Faced with a record Covid surge, China wants to set aside hard lockdowns in favor of a less disruptive approach.
Move away from harsher Wuhan-style measures reflect Xi Jinping’s demand to balance pandemic control with economic growth
Hong Kong has faced a record surge in Covid-19 cases and the world’s highest death rate, prompting authorities to impose strict restrictions. WSJ’s Diana Chan reports on how everyday life has changed in the city, from panic buying to an exodus of residents. Photo: Emmanuel Serna/Zuma PressChina wants to set aside the iron-fisted “Covid-Zero” lockdown measures it has become known for in favor of a more precise approach to containing Covid-19 that is less damaging to the country’s economy.
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