The stakes are higher for China's already wobbly national economy compared to earlier this month, when the lockdowns were mostly in smaller cities, but for the moment the fresh measures are set to end after a few days.
abc.net.au/news/chinese-cities-ramp-up-covid-curbs-covid-zero-china/101387974Several big Chinese cities have escalated COVID-19 restrictions, with Shenzhen closing more businesses and Dalian locking down millions, renewing economic uncertainty and delaying the start of the school year for some.
Further major escalation or prolongation of curbs in big cities, such as Chengdu in south-west China, risks hurting tepid economic growth. Longhua, a Shenzhen district with 2.5 million residents, on Tuesday closed various entertainment venues and wholesale marketplaces, and suspended large events.
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