Residents in the capital city buy up at-home tests and fever medication following the government’s decision to ease its “zero Covid” policy.
Tag: China
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Chasing the U.S., China’s Leader Emerges From Diplomatic Isolation
Xi Jinping’s visit to Saudi Arabia highlights Beijing’s renewed bid to compete with Washington after years of preoccupation with the pandemic.
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‘I Will Keep Fighting’: China’s Protesters Say It’s Bigger Than Covid
The restrictions that drove people into the streets last month are being rolled back. But many of those who demonstrated say they want more.
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China and Saudi Arabia Sign Partnership Deal as Xi Visits MBS
The Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s trip to Saudi Arabia has been scant on details and heavy on ceremony. But it showcases the growing ties between Beijing and a longtime American ally.
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‘Zero Covid,’ Once Ubiquitous, Vanishes in China’s Messy Pivot
As China casts aside many Covid rules, it is also playing down the threat of the virus. The move could help ease the burden on hospitals but comes with its own risks.