As the coronavirus spreads globally, China’s government is working aggressively to change its international image. In the span of just a few weeks, China has gone from the embattled epicenter of the coronavirus epidemic to presenting the country as an experienced, charitable international player seeking to stem a worldwide pandemic. On a darker side, Chinese diplomats are amplifying conspiracy theories that suggest the virus originated in the United States. How will these efforts affect international opinion? How is the outbreak and China’s response to it shaping the country’s standing on the global stage?