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China COVID-19

How Long Can Xi Prioritize ‘Zero COVID’ over the Economy?
By Dan Macklin
Past precedent suggests the Chinese leader is willing to deprioritize growth to focus on more urgent goals, but only as long as he is supported by a sufficient economic cushion.

Economic Stimulus Has Become Inevitable for China
By He Jun
If China wants to meet its 5.5 percent growth target, it will have to change its macroeconomic policy.

North Korea Confirms Omicron Case, Raising Fears of a COVID Catastrophe
By Shannon Tiezzi
China’s example raises serious questions about how North Korea can possibly hope to combat the virus.

Will China Learn From Its Biggest COVID-19 Mistake?
By Zhuoran Li
Amid the Shanghai lockdown, government efforts to silence and prosecute critics have received more public attention – and sparked increasing outrage.

Political Stakes High as Beijing Responds to Virus Outbreak
By Ken Moritsugu
A botched response to the Beijing outbreak could dent the Communist Party’s reputation and with it, top leader Xi Jinping’s room for maneuver.

Beijing Enforces Partial Lockdowns, Expands COVID-19 Mass Testing
By Ken Moritsugu
Recent moves sparked concerns that China’s capital could follow Shanghai into a city-wide lockdown.

Shanghai Lockdown Diary: The Quest for Food Brings an Apartment Complex Together
By John Darwin Van Fleet
Shanghai residents have become the digital equivalent of ancient hunter-gatherers.

Shanghai Eases COVID-19 Restrictions, Hong Kong Ends Entry Ban
By Joe McDonald
Hong Kong is easing a 2-year-old travel ban as its outbreak fades. Shanghai continues loosening restrictions, but much of the city remains confined to their homes.

Political Tensions Simmer Over Shanghai’s COVID-19 Crisis
By Dan Macklin
The Shanghai lockdown highlighted pre-existing fault lines in China between state and society, as well as the central and local governments.

Shanghai Lockdown Diary
By John Darwin Van Fleet
One Shanghai resident reflects on his experience during two weeks of COVID-19 lockdown.

Shanghai Begins to Ease 2-Week Shutdown
By Joe McDonald
About a quarter of Shanghai’s population can now go outdoors, but authorities warned that the outbreak was still not under control.

Shanghai Extends Lockdown Amid ‘Extremely Grim’ COVID Outbreak
By Associated Press
China’s largest city extended a tight lockdown, despite complaints from residents about difficulties obtaining food and daily necessities.