Covid control restrictions now weigh on a fifth of China’s economy as infections continue their upward march, defying the central government’s call for more targeted, less disruptive Covid Zero measures. Know more:
Covid control restrictions now weigh on a fifth of China’s economy as infections continue their upward march, defying the central government’s call for more targeted, less disruptive Covid Zero measures.
While city-wide lockdowns like in Shanghai earlier this year have not been ordered this time, a growing web of restrictions means that a total of 48 Chinese cities are subject to some form of district-level or widespread movement restrictions, according to data compiled by Nomura Holdings Inc. analysts.
It’s the first time Sun has emerged to lead an on-the-ground outbreak response since the new Covid playbook was issued, reflecting the growing severity of the situation. However, after a spike in cases over the weekend, officials asked residents to stay at home Monday—effectively reverting to a de-facto lockdown and highlighting the difficulties China faces in trying to carry out any meaningful shift away from the Covid Zero regime.
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