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What does the future hold for China's zero-COVID policies?

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Erika Soderstrom and Jarrett Dang
Dec 2, 2022
The protests reflect simmering anger over strict government COVID measures.
Scott Kennedy with the Center for Strategic and International Studies says China is beginning to move away from its strict COVID rules, even if the government won't admit it.
Jennifer Pak/Marketplace
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Shanghai's lockdown has eased, but businesses are still tallying the costs

by Jennifer Pak
Jul 14, 2022
Shanghai's lockdown crippled supply chains and logistics. Materials and transport costs climbed, and there have been personal struggles too.
Authorities put barriers around Shanghai streets to enforce the severe lockdown in the spring.
Charles Zhang/Marketplace
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China's zero-COVID policy is sending ripples through the world economy

by Sabri Ben-Achour
May 9, 2022
As one region after another locks down, companies struggle and delays hinder the production and transportation of goods.
As China continues its lockdowns to prevent coronavirus transmission, delays hit manufacturing and transport operations.
Kevin Frayer/Getty Images
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More supply chain woes likely when China eases its COVID lockdowns

by Justin Ho
Apr 18, 2022
Goods sitting idle in warehouses or containers will head to the U.S., though many companies have adapted to shortages.
China's most recent lockdowns have reduced shipments and eased the stress on tight supply chains, but sooner or later, high volumes of goods will flow again.
Dale De La Rey/AFP via Getty Images
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