Life and work will never be the same in China as the country attempts a post-virus tech restart
- This is the fifth in a series on the impact of the coronavirus on China's technology sector
- While the surge in use of online tools during the outbreak may subside, it has offered a glimpse of the future of working life
With the coronavirus outbreak crippling normal life in China, technology has rushed to the fore on many fronts as literally a lifesaver: robots in hospitals, health code apps, online education and remote working all played crucial roles in keeping the country operational with most of the population trapped in self-isolation.
However Xu, who is preparing for college entrance exams this year, may soon be able to wave goodbye to endless hours of watching live-streamed courses on her computer.
While her school has not announced an exact date for return to classes, some parts of China, such as Yunnan and Guangxi, plan to reopen schools for students facing the pressure of college or high school entrance exams later this month or early next month.
In northwestern Qinghai province, China’s first batch of 144 high schools and secondary vocational schools reopened earlier this month.
