Covid-19: Chinese tech firms offer access to information seen crucial in fight against global spread of coronavirus


Clinical experience from frontline medical workers will be shared with global medical institutions in the form of a digital handbook. Tech giants are also providing free online consultations for Chinese living overseas. — SCMP

China’s tech giants are facilitating access to information and experience seen as crucial in the international fight against the novel coronavirus as the pandemic continues to spread across the globe.

The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation are sharing clinical experience from frontline medical workers with global medical institutions in the form of a digital handbook, according to a statement on Wednesday.

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