Betsy Joles

Betsy Joles is an independent journalist based in Beijing.

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Cash-Strapped Lebanon Isn’t Ready for the Coronavirus
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Former Malaysian prime minister and opposition candidate Mahathir Mohamad celebrates in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 10. (Manan Vatsyayana/AFP/Getty Images)

Everyday Anger Brought Down Malaysia’s Government
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