Bills are piling up and infections are spreading, yet there are no signs that Beijing plans to rethink a cornerstone of its pandemic policy.
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China’s Covid Lockdowns Strand Tourists
Tens of thousands of domestic travelers were stuck at their summer vacation destinations after local outbreaks forced them into quarantine.
With 5 Missiles, China Sends Stark Signal to Japan and U.S. on Taiwan
By firing into Japanese waters, Beijing is warning that both countries will become targets if they should come to the aid of Taiwan in any conflict.
They Flocked to China for Boom Times. Now They’re Thinking Twice.
Global businesses and industries that rode the China growth wave for years are bracing for the fallout of a slowing economy.
‘Parentese’ Is Truly a Lingua Franca, Global Study Finds
In an ambitious cross-cultural study, researchers found that adults around the world speak and sing to babies in similar ways.
Outbreaks in China Prompt Lockdowns and Fears of Economic Woes
The emergence of more infectious subvariants of the coronavirus has triggered mass quarantines, including 2,000 tourists stranded in a popular beach resort town.
Outbreaks in China Prompt Lockdowns and Fears of Economic Woes
The emergence of more infectious subvariants of the coronavirus has triggered mass quarantines, including 2,000 tourists stranded in a popular beach resort town.
Beijing Introduces a Local Vaccine Pass and Urges Older People to Get Shots
The city announced the change months after other countries had put vaccine passports in place.
Beijing Introduces Local Vaccine Pass and Urges Older People to Get Shots
The city announced the change months after other countries had put vaccine passports in place.
Shanghai Wrestles With Psychological Scars From Lockdown
The lockdown fueled anxiety, fear and depression among the city’s residents. Experts have warned that the mental health impact of the confinement will be long-lasting.