news Xinhua Headlines: A disrupted world to embrace more challenges in post-pandemic era He Fei,Dong Yue,Gao Wencheng,Zhao Manjun,Liu Wanli Xinhua Headlines: A disrupted world to embrace more challenges in post-pandemic era Replay Video UP NEXT -- In 2021, new waves of COVID-19 infections from the ravaging pandemic are still one of the most threatening challenges facing the world at large; -- With the pandemic still raging and some new COVID-19 variants being more contagious, recent surges in COVID-19 cases have added uncertainty to the eagerly-anticipated global economic recovery; -- Instability and social unrest remain as a major theme for some regions this year, which asks for unremitting efforts of relevant parties to cool down tensions and maintain negotiations to find a way out.