Thousands of people in China flocked to the hero doctor's social media page&nbsp;to break the news to him. They opened up to him as though they were at the graveside of a family member.

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"On the train, I suddenly remembered you and burst into tears. Dr Li, it's over now, it's dawn. Thank you," said one.
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Another wrote: "I've come to see you and let you know - the dust has settled. We're reopening."
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In Wuhan, a city in central China where the first instance of the novel coronavirus was discovered at the end of 2019, Dr&nbsp;Li Wenliang, a 33-year-old ophthalmologist, was one of the first to raise the alarm.&nbsp;He was penalised by Chinese authorities for making "false statements," and ultimately while fighting for patients, he himself succumbed&nbsp;to Covid. What followed was public grief and rage after his passing.&nbsp;

Next in line was Jinping's initiative to entirely eradicate the virus in China—Zero-Covid.&nbsp; Despite overcrowded hospitals elsewhere, leaders celebrated it as a victory. But as time went on and restrictions persisted while other nations reopened after successful vaccination campaigns, it turned into a nightmare.

Dr&nbsp;Li's page thus evolved into a "wailing wall" for worn-out, dejected people to contemplate after Wednesday's declaration that many of China's policy's most oppressive elements were being eliminated, as reported by the BBC.&nbsp;

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People expressed relief and hope as well as pain and loss from Guangdong in the south to Yunnan and Sichuan in the further west.

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The zero-Covid policy in China helped to keep mortality rates low. Approximately 5,200 pandemic-related deaths have been officially registered in the nation, compared to nearly a million in the US. However, zero-Covid also unleashed&nbsp;painful costs in other ways. There were unexpected lockdowns during which some people had trouble getting enough food. People with Covid were forced into centralised quarantine and separated from their families. There were restrictions on movement and gatherings. The economy suffered.

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Thousands of people in China flocked to the hero doctor's social media page to break the news to him. They opened up to him as though they were at the graveside of a family member.

Thousands of people in China flocked to the hero doctor's social media page to break the news to him. They opened up to him as though they were at the graveside of a family member. "On the train, I suddenly remembered you and burst into tears. Dr Li, it's over now, it's dawn. Thank you," said one. Another wrote: "I've come to see you and let you know - the dust has settled. We're reopening." In Wuhan, a city in central China where the first instance of the novel coronavirus was discovered at the end of 2019, Dr Li Wenliang, a 33-year-old ophthalmologist, was one of the first to raise the alarm. He was penalised by Chinese authorities for making "false statements," and ultimately while fighting for patients, he himself succumbed to Covid. What followed was public grief and rage after his passing. Next in line was Jinping's initiative to entirely eradicate the virus in China—Zero-Covid. Despite overcrowded hospitals elsewhere, leaders celebrated it as a victory. But as time went on and restrictions persisted while other nations reopened after successful vaccination campaigns, it turned into a nightmare. Dr Li's page thus evolved into a "wailing wall" for worn-out, dejected people to contemplate after Wednesday's declaration that many of China's policy's most oppressive elements were being eliminated, as reported by the BBC. Also read | Xi meets MBS as China-Saudi Arabia sign 34 agreements worth $30 billion People expressed relief and hope as well as pain and loss from Guangdong in the south to Yunnan and Sichuan in the further west. Also Watch | WION Fineprint | China and Saudi Arabia expand ties The zero-Covid policy in China helped to keep mortality rates low. Approximately 5,200 pandemic-related deaths have been officially registered in the nation, compared to nearly a million in the US. However, zero-Covid also unleashed painful costs in other ways. There were unexpected lockdowns during which some people had trouble getting enough food. People with Covid were forced into centralised quarantine and separated from their families. There were restrictions on movement and gatherings. The economy suffered. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Li Wenliang: People pay tribute to 'hero' doctor as China eases strict Covid restrictions

The Chinese government has unveiled a large fiscal, financial and investment plan to kick-start the economy after the pandemic ravaged key sectors in the last two years.

The plan involves a stimulus package as the Communist Party eyes growth this year with curbs on auto purchases to be lifted and cutting down on tax for small-engined cars.

China's manufacturing sector showed signs of life in May as factories resumed work after Shanghai was locked down due to the virus. The country's manufacturing activity gauged in terms of &nbsp;Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 49.6 from 47.4 in April but remained stuck below the 50-point mark.

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China has stuck to its "Covid zero" policy as it it has sought to close down cities with only a few virus cases affecting supply chain due to the closure of factories which has severely hit economic activity.

National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) statistician Zhao Qinghe recently said "the recovery momentum still needs to be strengthened" as prices of raw materials remained low.

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China has sought to boost cloud computing, blockchain technologies and artificial intelligence ensuring "healthy development of platform companies".

The government wants to expand purchase of cars and home appliances and expand private investment. The government is also seeking domestic firms to list in Hong Kong. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are being encouraged to raise capital to fund the acquisition of infrastructure projects.

Tax credit rebates will be extended to more sectors with industries hit hard by virus curbs allowed to defer social security payments.

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The Chinese government has unveiled a large fiscal, financial and investment plan to kick-start the economy after the pandemic ravaged key sectors in the last two years.

The Chinese government has unveiled a large fiscal, financial and investment plan to kick-start the economy after the pandemic ravaged key sectors in the last two years. The plan involves a stimulus package as the Communist Party eyes growth this year with curbs on auto purchases to be lifted and cutting down on tax for small-engined cars. China's manufacturing sector showed signs of life in May as factories resumed work after Shanghai was locked down due to the virus. The country's manufacturing activity gauged in terms of Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 49.6 from 47.4 in April but remained stuck below the 50-point mark. Also Read: New survey shows China in danger of exporting fresh inflation turmoil China has stuck to its "Covid zero" policy as it it has sought to close down cities with only a few virus cases affecting supply chain due to the closure of factories which has severely hit economic activity. National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) statistician Zhao Qinghe recently said "the recovery momentum still needs to be strengthened" as prices of raw materials remained low. Watch: China's harsh Covid lockdowns exacerbate population crisis China has sought to boost cloud computing, blockchain technologies and artificial intelligence ensuring "healthy development of platform companies". The government wants to expand purchase of cars and home appliances and expand private investment. The government is also seeking domestic firms to list in Hong Kong. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are being encouraged to raise capital to fund the acquisition of infrastructure projects. Tax credit rebates will be extended to more sectors with industries hit hard by virus curbs allowed to defer social security payments. (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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