Tag: zerocovid
China eases strict zero-Covid measures
Street scene from Beijing China relaxes corona restrictions. (Photo: Getty Images) Beijing In the fight against the corona pandemic, China has relaxed its tough zero-Covid measures somewhat after popular protests.…
Investors are hoping for a relaxation of the zero-Covid policy
security guards in Beijing Shops and residential areas have been cordoned off as part of the corona controls. (Photo: dpa) Beijing Notwithstanding the growing economic woes in China, Chinese stock…
Investors are hoping for a relaxation of the zero-Covid policy
Covid test in China Health experts say a quick relaxation of the zero-Covid policy is unrealistic. (Photo: Getty Images) Beijing Notwithstanding the growing economic woes in China, Chinese stock prices…
This is how state power prevents protests against zero-Covid
Apparently the police presence deterred the demonstrators. There were isolated videos of smaller protest actions on social media. However, these could not be independently verified. Only in Hong Kong did…
CP Party Congress: China defends zero-Covid strategy
Xi Jinping The head of state and party leader Xi Jinping will announce his third term at the 20th party congress. (Photo: AP) Beijing The Congress of the Chinese Communist…
Why Beijing’s backsliding on vaccination records could delay the end of the zero-Covid policy
Beijing wants to introduce proof of vaccination In the Chinese capital, proof of vaccination must be presented from Monday to gain access to gyms, cinemas or cultural institutions. (Photo: AP)…
From lockdown to lockdown – How zero-Covid is wearing down China
quarantine hospital Anyone who tests positive is usually admitted to temporary quarantine clinics. It’s cramped here and there’s no privacy at all. (Photo: dpa) Beijing Thomas Berger* became an internet…
Lockdown exacerbates criticism of zero-Covid strategy
Beijing The scenes are reminiscent of the beginnings of the corona pandemic in China. The chaotic conditions in Wuhan, the central Chinese city where the virus broke out two years…
China’s zero-Covid strategy is reaching its limits
China Test station in Beijing – the number of cases is increasing. (Photo: Getty Images) Around 3000 new Covid infections on Saturday, 2000 on Sunday – what would be cause…
China is taking ever tougher measures in its zero-covid strategy
Beijing It was bizarre scenes that caused a sensation all over China. The gates of Disneyland in Shanghai have been closed, and last week more than 30,000 visitors had to…
China is taking ever tougher measures in its zero-covid strategy
Beijing It was bizarre scenes that caused a sensation all over China. The gates of Disneyland in Shanghai have been closed, and last week more than 30,000 visitors had to…