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China says Beijing is facing its most severe test of the pandemic. Three people died of Covid-19 in the capital city this weekend. What happened to China's zero covid policy? Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

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A number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in China. More than 28,000 new infections were reported in the last 24 hours in the country. the cases cases in Beijing have doubled. Schools have been forced to shut close amid a rapid rise in cases.

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Hard-hit China battles with Covid-19 outbreak again. The country recently reported over 20,000 cases straight for two days. This is the highest ever spike in six months.

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Chinese authorities have unveiled sweeping measures to rescue the country's struggling property sector, as regulators seek to offset years of harsh pandemic curbs and a real estate crackdown that have stalled the world's number-two economy.

The banking regulator and central bank on Friday issued a 16-point set of internal directives to promote the "stable and healthy development" of the industry, which were reported by Chinese state media on Monday.

The measures include credit support for debt-laden housing developers, financial support to ensure the completion and handover of projects to homeowners, and assistance for deferred-payment loans for homebuyers.

That came on the same day the National Health Commission issued 20 rules for "optimising" China's zero-Covid policy, where certain restrictions were relaxed to limit its social and economic impact.

"We view this as the most crucial pivot since Beijing significantly tightened financing of the property sector," Ting Lu, chief China economist at Nomura, said in a note.

"We believe these measures demonstrate that Beijing is willing to reverse most of its financial tightening measures."

Hong Kong stocks surged more than three per cent Monday after the measures were unveiled, extending Friday's more than seven per cent rally before paring gains to 1.7 per cent at the close.

The Hong Kong-listed shares of China's biggest developer by sales, Country Garden, closed up 45 per cent while the shares of major competitor Greenland gained more than 35 per cent.

'Not a bailout'

Beijing imposed widespread lending curbs on property developers in 2020, which exacerbated their liquidity issues and caused several of the largest to default on bond payments.

The knock-on effects on the massive real estate sector were severe, with cash-strapped developer Evergrande -- China's largest -- and others failing to complete projects, sparking mortgage boycotts and protests from homebuyers.

The measures emphasised "guaranteeing the handover of buildings", and ordered development banks to provide "special loans" for the purpose, according to a copy circulating online.

Chinese authorities have unveiled sweeping measures to rescue the country's struggling property sector, as regulators seek to offset years of harsh pandemic curbs and a real estate crackdown that have stalled the world's number-two economy.

Chinese authorities have unveiled sweeping measures to rescue the country's struggling property sector, as regulators seek to offset years of harsh pandemic curbs and a real estate crackdown that have stalled the world's number-two economy. The banking regulator and central bank on Friday issued a 16-point set of internal directives to promote the "stable and healthy development" of the industry, which were reported by Chinese state media on Monday. The measures include credit support for debt-laden housing developers, financial support to ensure the completion and handover of projects to homeowners, and assistance for deferred-payment loans for homebuyers. That came on the same day the National Health Commission issued 20 rules for "optimising" China's zero-Covid policy, where certain restrictions were relaxed to limit its social and economic impact. "We view this as the most crucial pivot since Beijing significantly tightened financing of the property sector," Ting Lu, chief China economist at Nomura, said in a note. "We believe these measures demonstrate that Beijing is willing to reverse most of its financial tightening measures." Hong Kong stocks surged more than three per cent Monday after the measures were unveiled, extending Friday's more than seven per cent rally before paring gains to 1.7 per cent at the close. The Hong Kong-listed shares of China's biggest developer by sales, Country Garden, closed up 45 per cent while the shares of major competitor Greenland gained more than 35 per cent. 'Not a bailout' Beijing imposed widespread lending curbs on property developers in 2020, which exacerbated their liquidity issues and caused several of the largest to default on bond payments. The knock-on effects on the massive real estate sector were severe, with cash-strapped developer Evergrande -- China's largest -- and others failing to complete projects, sparking mortgage boycotts and protests from homebuyers. The measures emphasised "guaranteeing the handover of buildings", and ordered development banks to provide "special loans" for the purpose, according to a copy circulating online.

China unveils sweeping measures to rescue property sector

China is witnessing yet another Covid surge, the country reported 14,878 cases in the last 24 hours. China also witnessed record number of daily cases in Beijing, Guangzhou and Zhengzhou. Beijing recported a record 235 cases, this is up from 116 the day prior.

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The German government has blocked the prospects of Chinese government in two domestic semiconductor producers, a decision triggered by concerns over national security and the flow of sensitive technology and information to Beijing.

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According to reports, China has established dozens of overseas police stations in nations around the world. The activists fear that these police stations are used to track and harass residents as part of Beijing crackdown against dissent.

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Undeterred by protests and slowing economy, Beijing continues to stick to zero-Covid policy. The latest to join the dissenters club against strict Covid rules are the Tibetans who are up in arms against the Chinese government. Watch the video to know more about it.

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As Covid instances increase in the Chinese capital despite some of the strictest anti-virus procedures in the world, amusement park Universal Resort announced on Wednesday that it has temporarily closed owing to Covid preventative efforts in Beijing.&nbsp;

The Comcast Corp.-owned park said it will issue refunds or reschedule tickets but did not specify when it would reopen.&nbsp;

"We will continue to assess the impact on operations and strive to resume operations as soon as possible," it said on Weibo, a Twitter-like social media platform.

After the national Golden Week holidays at the beginning of this month, the number of infections increased in Beijing, which has some of China's strongest Covid entrance hurdles.&nbsp;

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The country reported a total of 1,407 new cases on October 25, the highest number in 12 days, while the city reported 19 symptomatic cases and one asymptomatic infection.&nbsp;

China's economic development has slowed down in the fourth quarter as travel restrictions and shipping worries impede activity, limiting consumption and trade in the second-largest economy in the world.

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As Covid instances increase in the Chinese capital despite some of the strictest anti-virus procedures in the world, amusement park Universal Resort announced on Wednesday that it has temporarily closed owing to Covid preventative efforts in Beijing.

As Covid instances increase in the Chinese capital despite some of the strictest anti-virus procedures in the world, amusement park Universal Resort announced on Wednesday that it has temporarily closed owing to Covid preventative efforts in Beijing. The Comcast Corp.-owned park said it will issue refunds or reschedule tickets but did not specify when it would reopen. "We will continue to assess the impact on operations and strive to resume operations as soon as possible," it said on Weibo, a Twitter-like social media platform. After the national Golden Week holidays at the beginning of this month, the number of infections increased in Beijing, which has some of China's strongest Covid entrance hurdles. Also Read: NASA's new methane detection tool will help detect 'super-emitters' from space The country reported a total of 1,407 new cases on October 25, the highest number in 12 days, while the city reported 19 symptomatic cases and one asymptomatic infection. China's economic development has slowed down in the fourth quarter as travel restrictions and shipping worries impede activity, limiting consumption and trade in the second-largest economy in the world. (with inputs from agencies)

Universal amusement park shuts in Beijing as a Covid prevention measure

China's Communist party has wrapped its once in five years Congress in Beijing but Xi Jinping expected to seal an unprecedented third term in power. The President preceded over the week-long closed-door meeting with top officials.

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The 20th Communist Party Congress has started its closing ceremony with Xi Jinping likely to seal his unprecedented third time in power. The ceremony is currently taking place behind closed doors and in no time from now, China will find out as to who will be running the country alongside the president and the party General Secretary Xi Jinping.

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On Saturday amid the closing ceremony of&nbsp;the 20th Communist Party Congress in China, former president Hu Jintao, who was reportedly sitting next to incumbent president Xi Jinping, was unexpectedly escorted out of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, said reports.&nbsp;

The 79-year-old and Xi’s immediate predecessor was reportedly seated on the current president’s left and was abruptly escorted out by two stewards. Li Zhanshu, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, who was reportedly sitting on the right of the former president, was seen giving Hu’s folder to one of the stewards escorting him out.&nbsp; 
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The incident took place at the closing ceremony of the Chinese communist party's once-in-five-years congress, which is a week-long session that opened last Sunday where the party’s constitution is amended.&nbsp;

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On Saturday amid the closing ceremony of the 20th Communist Party Congress in China, former president Hu Jintao, who was reportedly sitting next to incumbent president Xi Jinping, was unexpectedly escorted out of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, said reports.

On Saturday amid the closing ceremony of the 20th Communist Party Congress in China, former president Hu Jintao, who was reportedly sitting next to incumbent president Xi Jinping, was unexpectedly escorted out of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, said reports. The 79-year-old and Xi’s immediate predecessor was reportedly seated on the current president’s left and was abruptly escorted out by two stewards. Li Zhanshu, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, who was reportedly sitting on the right of the former president, was seen giving Hu’s folder to one of the stewards escorting him out. Drama in China as former president Hu Jintao is escorted out of the closing ceremony pic.twitter.com/AzsqUJWuFx — Dan Banik (@danbanik) October 22, 2022 × According to a report by Reuters, Hu looked distressed and appeared to resist leaving and even turned back to his seat at one point. While being escorted out of the hall, he was also seen having a brief exchange with Xi and patted Premier Li Keqiang (seated on the current president’s right) on the shoulder. ALSO READ: China's 20th Communist Party Congress closes: Xi Jinping further cements power The incident took place at the closing ceremony of the Chinese communist party's once-in-five-years congress, which is a week-long session that opened last Sunday where the party’s constitution is amended. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Chinese capital of Beijing has intensified measures to curb Covid. Amongst the measures that have been taken are strengthening public checks, locking down some of the residential compounds aggressive screening of individuals who could be at risk.

China: Health authority is called for stronger screening of risky individuals

The Chinese capital of Beijing has intensified. Measures to curb covid-19. Amongst the measures that have been taken are strengthening public checks, locking down some of the residential compounds, aggressive screening of individuals who could be at risk and meticulous checks on people entering crowded places and more.

China's covid-19 crisis: Beijing calls for meticulous checks on people entering crowded places

China is planning to reduce COVID quarantine time for inbound travellers from 10 days to seven, reported Bloomberg on Thursday (October 20). China has a strict 'zero-COVID' policy that has been a dampener on world's second-largest economy. This has compounded fears about global recession. Global investors are closely observing for signs of relaxation in the rules.

Currently, rules in China require incoming travellers to quarantine for 10 days. This includes seven days in a hotel followed by three days of home monitoring.

Officials are targeting a cut in the quarantine period to two days in a hotel and then five days at home, Bloomberg said.

Reuters said that National Health Commission didn't immediately respond to request for comment.

Bloomberg said that it was not fully clear how the new rules would apply to foreigners who do not have residence in China.

Beijing&nbsp;tightens measures

The reported cut in quarantine comes as Beijing boosts measures to stop COVID, strengthening public checks and locking down some residential compounds after a quadrupling of its case load in recent weeks.

The number of cases is small compared to other countries. However, China's zero-COVID policy is making authorities in the capital to ratchet up preventive measures.

Beijing's health authority called for stronger screening of risky individuals and meticulous checks on people entering crowded places including supermarkets and gyms.

Some residential compounds with suspected cases were put under three-day lockdowns that could be extended if new infections emerge.

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China is planning to reduce COVID quarantine time for inbound travellers from 10 days to seven, reported Bloomberg on Thursday (October 20). China has a strict 'zero-COVID' policy that has been a dampener on world's second-largest economy.

China is planning to reduce COVID quarantine time for inbound travellers from 10 days to seven, reported Bloomberg on Thursday (October 20). China has a strict 'zero-COVID' policy that has been a dampener on world's second-largest economy. This has compounded fears about global recession. Global investors are closely observing for signs of relaxation in the rules. Currently, rules in China require incoming travellers to quarantine for 10 days. This includes seven days in a hotel followed by three days of home monitoring. Officials are targeting a cut in the quarantine period to two days in a hotel and then five days at home, Bloomberg said. Reuters said that National Health Commission didn't immediately respond to request for comment. Bloomberg said that it was not fully clear how the new rules would apply to foreigners who do not have residence in China. Beijing tightens measures The reported cut in quarantine comes as Beijing boosts measures to stop COVID, strengthening public checks and locking down some residential compounds after a quadrupling of its case load in recent weeks. The number of cases is small compared to other countries. However, China's zero-COVID policy is making authorities in the capital to ratchet up preventive measures. Beijing's health authority called for stronger screening of risky individuals and meticulous checks on people entering crowded places including supermarkets and gyms. Some residential compounds with suspected cases were put under three-day lockdowns that could be extended if new infections emerge. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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