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As Leaders Meet, Chinese Hope for End to ‘Zero-COVID’ Limits

As Leaders Meet, Chinese Hope for End to ‘Zero-COVID’ Limits

By Emily Wang and Tian Ji
Many Chinese are growing tired of constant testing and sudden quarantines, but any hope for a change appears to be wishful thinking.
China’s ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy: An Economic Nightmare for Thailand

China’s ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy: An Economic Nightmare for Thailand

By Tita Sanglee
Try as it might, the Thai government has been unable to fill the gaping hole left by millions of absent Chinese tourists.

A Return to Beijing in the Age of ‘Zero COVID’

A Return to Beijing in the Age of ‘Zero COVID’

By James Maclaren
What is it like to arrive in the Beijing airport, still in the throes of zero-COVID?

How Japan Got the Pandemic Right – and Wrong

How Japan Got the Pandemic Right – and Wrong

By Trevor Incerti and Hikaru Yamagishi
As Japan reopens, a look back at its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic from the beginning.

Indonesia Launches First Home-Grown COVID-19 Vaccine

Indonesia Launches First Home-Grown COVID-19 Vaccine

By Sebastian Strangio
The head of the state-owned firm Bio Farma says that the development of IndoVac will "help reduce the nation's dependency on imported vaccines."
China’s Vast Xinjiang Hit With COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

China’s Vast Xinjiang Hit With COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

By Associated Press
As is often the case with China's draconian "zero-COVID" policy, the measures seemed out of proportion to the number of cases detected.

Taiwan’s Great Reopening

Taiwan’s Great Reopening

By Brian Hioe
Taiwan will begin allowing visitors from all countries while also ending its COVID-19 quarantine requirement for new arrivals.
Resentment Is Rising Against China’s ‘Zero-COVID’ Policies

Resentment Is Rising Against China’s ‘Zero-COVID’ Policies

By Connie Mei Pickart
Public support is waning amid the new phase of heavy-handed enforcement.

ADB to Devote $14 Billion to Help Ease Food Crisis in Asia-Pacific

ADB to Devote $14 Billion to Help Ease Food Crisis in Asia-Pacific

By Associated Press
The Asian Development Bank’s plan calls for improving long-term food security by strengthening farming and food supplies to cope with climate change and loss of biodiversity.

Hong Kong to End Mandatory Hotel Quarantine for Travelers

Hong Kong to End Mandatory Hotel Quarantine for Travelers

By Zen Soo
Hong Kong has mostly aligned with China’s “zero-COVID” strategy. Now Chief Executive John Lee says the city must provide “maximum room” for “connectivity with the world.”

Thai Tourism Sector Has Turned a Corner, Senior Officials Say

Thai Tourism Sector Has Turned a Corner, Senior Officials Say

By Sebastian Strangio
The country is aiming to attract more than 30 million tourists in 2023, but its success may depend on the future of China's "zero-COVID" policy.
How China Set Its Response to COVID-19 From Crisis to Opportunity

How China Set Its Response to COVID-19 From Crisis to Opportunity

By Flavia Lucenti
The response to COVID-19 contrasts with the CCP’s reaction to previous health crises, when the approach was to downplay the extent of the virus.

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