by Dale C. Stevens | Feb 23, 2024 | COVID, Intrigue, Science, Spy
China’s modern railway system is one of the marvels of the communist country. But as streamlined and luxurious as it is, it cannot disguise certain areas of stark poverty visible to passengers along the way. Contrasting are the virtually new, tall buildings that make...
by Dale C. Stevens | Jan 12, 2024 | Government, Politics, Public Health
Woodrow Cade and Dr. JJ climbed aboard the airliner departing Hong Kong for the three-hour flight to Beijing in mainland China. They had instructions to take the airport shuttle to the China World Summit Wing Hotel in Beijing. After checking in they were instructed to...
by Dale C. Stevens | Dec 26, 2023 | COVID, Pandemic, Public Health
At the receptionist counter of the Science Park, agents Woodrow Cade (Red) and Dr. JJ (Gray) identified themselves and announced their meeting with Dr. Wan Trang. The host behind the counter made a brief telephone call and after a short wait a smartly dressed man...
by Dale C. Stevens | Dec 15, 2023 | Pandemic, Public Health
Ignoring his new watch, Agent Red rolled out of bed early, thanks to an old-fashioned “wakeup call” from the hotel’s front desk. After a quick shower and meticulously dressing for the occasion, Cade knocked on Dr. JJ’s door. “Join me for breakfast?” Woodrow asked the...
by Dale C. Stevens | Dec 4, 2023 | international, Pandemic, Public Health, Technology
“Could I get you gentlemen a beverage his morning?” the comely stewardess asked agents Woodrow Cade and Dr. JJ, now winging their way to Hong Kong. “Maybe this won’t be such a bad flight after all,” Cade remarked, as he looked up at the flight attendant. “Just black...
