This is a city in south korea just north of the countrys capital so kim jong suit is on his way to an appointment. Was there are you here for a test. Yes this is for you to react. And these are to wipe down anything in the car youve touched with your hands on it. This drive through testing size has been set up on a parking lot people are processed here without having to leave their cars. Although the 1st step is to fill out a questionnaire. On the internet i have a list any traveling ive done recently on the symptoms that i have on one through your have you been to china or if youre upset or any other country affected by the pandemic in the past 2 weeks and. Thanks sore throat chilled shortness of breath or other respiratory issues you know more than usual. Sue felt a little feverish this morning so he decided to get himself tested. At the next stop his temperature is taken as. It says 37. 5 now the other side. Is the 7. 5 kind of high and just slightly elevated this side is 37. 20. Please proceed to the next station. Thank you. Awful straight ahead. At the 3rd stop the doctor is waiting he too is dressed in protective. Temperature and is a little of a tit on and. So would like to get a swab sample. Thats done at yes another station. This may feel a little uncomfortable. Just to warn you it goes in a quiet day. And now you know what wrote i say. Thats all thank you or you will get the results within 2 days it usually takes just one to not leave your home until you hear from us if you live with others isolate yourself as much as possible without home for the result you will be notified by text message ok on time without. Your. Going to your supply will expect a swap to be so deep. Kim kyong su is just one of hundreds of thousands of koreans who have been tested while in a car anyone can get tested and its free to those with even the slightest sometimes otherwise it costs the equivalent of 150 euros. The south korean government views mass testing as key to controlling the spread of the covert virus that allows the country to isolate and treat infected persons early on. This policy which differs from those in most western countries has enabled south korea to largely contain the virus. China where the new virus 1st appeared in december 2019 also seems to be making strides its used every means possible to stem the disease and who both province and in the rest of the country unprecedented controls were imposed on the people even by Chinese Standards in the meantime the number of new cases has dropped significantly on taiwan which china considers a renegade province the virus was successfully staved off before it could have a big impact millions of masks were produced at short notice like in south korea taiwan has demonstrated that even in a democracy it is possible to impede the spread of infection. Initially japan dealt with the pandemic quite differently. It chose not to impose any restrictions or quarantine measures. This report takes a closer look at how 4 Different Countries in asia are handling the current pandemic. Him being sued shows us how soft korea is relying on the latest technology to help keep the virus from spreading. In japan constant asimo observes how the populations Natural Inclination toward social distancing due to politeness may be working in its favor in their using zip. Stana basic and his family spent 2 months and self isolation with chinas drastic measures appearing to have paid off he was able to leave the confines of his apartment and in taiwan lucy about designers discovered how the country relies on the united effort of its people in times of crises like this. After the initial outbreak in china asian tourists were regarded with suspicion in much of europe now its the other way around china has closed its borders to europeans having been the starting point of the epidemic asia may now offer the solution. We begin our investigation in china where the epidemic 1st began in december 29th. Zuba seen on it is it a french journalist has been living in beijing for 10 years. Its been mandatory to wear a mask in public for the past 2 months. But now the gloves. Until recently it was only possible to get out once or twice a week its like suiting up for combat. You know. Lets go back up. There is your stuff normally we would leave the housing complex this way this cage is just 50 meters from the door. But its closed off. Miles. Was just its easy difficult to pass parcels over the barrier. You know going to have to walk all the way across the housing complex. Constantly under surveillance. There are cameras everywhere. Its best not to circumvent the checkpoints or guard posts. Otherwise youll be reported. Residents must have permission to leave their homes local communist Party Committees have set up guard posts at all the Housing Estates theyre manned 24 hours a day. Here in front of the housing complex they have put up shelving for all the deliverance. Every package has to be picked up here. But they can really thailand. And was fairly well known on the Livery Service is a really popular in china. And even more so now because most stores are closed. One is about 150 kilometers off the coast of china. This island state of 24000000 inhabitants has done a good job of protecting itself from the epidemic since the communist takeover of Mainland China in 1949 taiwan has sought to operate independently of its big brother which is both the islands biggest enemy and its largest trading partner. 1000000 taiwanese work in Mainland China. Lucy berbers on a french journalist moved to the capital taipei a few months ago with the help of her time in these roommates shes learning a lot about the country and its customs and declare on the social media there is fact if you advice can you tell me more about it yes so this shiva dog is a very lovely character thats been put up by the ministry of health and welfare to let the public know what we should do so this is on social media and it tells us for example how we must wash our hands as often as possible. This shiba inu called song is the spokes dog for the Taiwanese Ministry of health the government is using a range of digital mascots to tell the public how to manage. Good hygiene the Campaign Began in early december no other country reacted as swiftly at that point beijing was still trying hard to play down the situation. It was also in december that taiwan began imposing quarantine on people arriving from the epicenter of the epidemic a few weeks later it closed its borders completely to all visitors from china at the same time the country started mass producing protective masks making them available to every citizen. Oh yeah how long have you been waiting in this q. Cap an hour as long as you have your idea you can buy masks at a pharmacy once a week you need your id. Oh yes and if you bring their id you can also buy masks for other people who are unable to do it themselves. I agree masks a week for adult and 5 per child. This is tim is fair affordable masks available to everyone and the drug stores arent allowed to raise the price. In order to ensure masks are available to the whole population the government mobilized the entire industrial sector this he was permitted to film in one of the largest factories. Ringback of. This kind of leader and one of the cleanest factories in taiwan. She 1st has to pass through several air locks. The air in the factory is checked for bacteria several times a day since the end of 2019 these production lines have been operating at full capacity you have a full share funny both of you with a mouse and every day we have a 700 holden here is it. Fast it will be. Followed. To ensure production runs smoothly the time when these government supplies factories with of all materials soldiers have also been trained as backup manpower that enables taiwan to produce 10000000 masks a day for its population of 24000000. But the companies are under a lot of pressure a Police Officer might stop by at any moment the number would be on the dot dot dot. So the Police Though check. Was. Directed doesnt appear shocked by this very strict supervision help us a lot a century or so journalists and Shooter Police to help to the government couple so help to specify terri can you know but do it in a mask very comfortable. While other countries was still choosing to ignore the coronavirus taiwan was already planning ahead. In the meantime its now producing masks for export theres no shortage of them in taiwan. Its just an hours flight from taiwan to solve south korea. Kim jung soon lives in an apartment in a suburb of the capital 24 hours have passed since he was tested folk over at 19 and he still waiting to hear the result. Everybody knows all forms of checking my phone i should have received the message by now with the group whos there it is the test was negative i have to admit im relieved now i can go back to work. Where the company inc him being sued to city hall to learn more about how the mass screenings are organized. But there are still a few extra steps to take before we can really enter the building. Look theres a disinfection both. So. Once inside the procedure continues temperature control. Anyone measuring more than 37. 00 is taken aside. In this case will have to take her to a Testing Center to find out whether or not shes in fact. The buildings interior is constantly being disinfected that it allows the minister bill services to function without interruption. As mayor was the 1st to set up a Testing Center for citizens. Just as everywhere else here in south korea there are areas with higher and lower numbers of infection but because we test everybody those who test positive are isolated and treated quickly and thats why weve had fewer deaths we chose not to impose restrictions on movement and that i was the greatest challenge. So as not to leave anything to chance streets public transport and open spaces are continuously disinfected. Bottles of Hand Sanitizer have also been placed in countless intersections. Just a 1000 kilometers away in japan its a very different story now drastic measures were taken to prevent the spread of the virus. Constantines in moore and his family came to turkey or 2 years ago. On the one hour of homework and then he. To video ok. Ill give you a tour of the apartment it will give us things are a little complicated at the moment because the kids have been here at home for a month everything happened here quite a while before it hit europe on the 7th of april a state of emergency was declared in tokyo and since other prefect is citizens were requested to work from home and avoid going out until that point and the schools have been closed my eyes why arent you at school because. For a long while japanese authorities took an lax approach saying that the rate of infection in japan was slow but the virus has since spread all over the country that was like yeah staying here in japan is that theres no sense of panic or worry. Theres a kind of japanese composure thats almost troubled at times. Theres not much testing its not clear why the government isnt doing more testing the game that makes you wonder whether the buyer is really isnt spreading or if the government is hiding something. We didnt want to say the Olympic Games because thats what i thought at 1st is that you know you know the thinking is have been postponed. This is because you could even its only that mysterious that it is you would do. What i. Understand. Decided not to mass test its population the mood here is relaxed except when it comes to toilet paper. The school one of the biggest problems so far has been the supply of toilet paper that there isnt much available in japan and we didnt plan ahead with it and as you can see we havent got much in reserve. When we run out well have to rely on Japanese Technology you. Will have to figure out which one of these buttons turns on the water jet. Ill do that later when im alone. Japan has plenty of experience when it comes to handling crisis situations like fukushima and 2011 perhaps thats one reason why 90 japanese have been taking the coronavirus in this stride until the end of march the streets of tokyo with just as busy as ever. Here we are tokyos famous ship we are crossing and honestly its just like it always is. Constant tells him oh it is a regular at ruby room a bar in this popular district well he and others dons the nicer way an early april most of europe was in government imposed lockdown. I see a lot of people wearing face masks but i cant be bothered i dont think its necessary. Here people are more worried about getting the flu than the corona virus that only infects old people. But. Whats behind this seeming lack of concern this young woman thinks its her generations duty to carry on as usual. Its like there wont be a vaccine for another 6 months to a year where young people have to go out to keep the economy going. We all experienced what it was like after the earthquake in fukushima on march 27th it was really really depressing thats why i want to go out now. But shortly after these scenes were recorded through the room. Added to close at least temporarily in light of rising infections chatter is now encouraging social distancing measures like those practiced in europe or china where they have a demick 1st began. Were back in beijing china where officials wearing red suits or arm bands are posted on every corner and you cant go one block without being stopped. By car or more songs where its centered around 160000 people are members of neighborhood committees in beijing the. Sun was passed one for every 130 to 40 citizens. Would all be just going on this tumult of. They know the neighborhood you cant call them before. What it was sort of. Was there are more than an article written instead of follow the rules. To the books regis yes. Those who are in general can expect to be prosecuted. Right in front of them or. These residential committees are mainly staffed by members of the Ruling Communist Party in normal times its their task to maintain political control of the population but no theyre helping with epidemic control efforts if you dont live in the neighborhood you arent allowed through. Are here but. The 1st day on the basic was given permission to visit the Shopping Center before he enters he must give his name address and phone number if anyone on the list tests positive for corona the others who are here at the same time can be informed no problem ok. So you. Sit there said least a still that is into these small streets full of cafes and bars if no one is allowed to come here they all go bankrupt so. That theres more to it than that even if the shop is open it doesnt mean that you are welcome to enter at this has along you 1st have to register by your smartphone my phone will indicate whether or not i can go in. If they have my number they can see that i havent traveled anywhere in the past 2 weeks and that i dont pose a risk. This is this is this is which the system is it on security its really a practical system imo shops in beijing are using it because this data system lets the hairstylist know if a customer is ill or even if they have had contact with someone else who has the virus if so he is free to refuse service. I saw if you were quite clearly enjoying tonight of way of controlling people off almost where they get the information i dont know. That it will far it is just need your phone number in order to tell where youve been. They may be useful for combating the epidemic but it could obviously be used in other situations too. Generated does a good job of tracking peoples movements as if you just do it who can call it impossible. At the entrance to most buildings peoples temperatures are taken as transit all in white all. Of which are just off sometimes the wrist of enough. Of the way. This sophisticated Surveillance System combines temperature readings with face recognition even when a mask is worn people can then be located via mobile tracking. Those who are ill have no chance of avoiding quarantine every shop and all public spaces are connected to the system. In the. Rush years sort of new one who dreams and this is one food chain street also known as beijings shauns elisa revenue. Is a fairly heavily guarded at the moment. Guard and Police Vehicles roughly every 100 meters. This sign informs people of the precautions they must take when they go to work where im asked question asks and then theres an image of a foreigner behind bars it seems i failed to tell the truth. He brought the virus back with him and didnt spend time on quarantine the foreigner belongs in jail. China has been blamed for the spread of the virus by trying to dissimulate the origin of the propagation it hasnt turned stoke to mistrust of foreignness who have for the regime become the principal menace of the epidemic and to deal with on one thing a certain very few people are flying anywhere at the moment. Theres the express train to beijing is have got. Just the same International Air travel has been suspended. Except for flights operated by the chinese airline. These are very strictly controlled on. This train is usually full. Foreigners are no longer allowed to enter china with the exception of diplomats otherwise the borders are completely closed and chinese citizens returning home from abroad are forced into quarantine no exceptions are made the people are taken to predesignated quarters and the police escort. Returned to taiwan where lucy baba zines has already spent several months the island nation anticipated the Coronavirus Crisis early on and in contrast to europe hardly anything to change in terms of public life once a week you see it meets with a timely student for a Language Exchange where they practice mandarin and french. Impressed me with a new vocabulary how about corner of your house. In order to reduce the risk of infection all the public water fountains have been turned off so i did the opposite because when people drink the water they touch the spout with their mouths. Ok with 6 hours so that makes sense i guess of all my bottle somewhere else. Public transport on the other hand was never interrupted them it would all definitely wear a mask in the subway. A 1000000 last. Little discipline demonstrated by the taiwanese has been exemplary people still have vivid memories of the czars epidemic in 2003. That was a problem we can all remember how it was during the sars outbr