China's economy slowed sharply in 2022 with GDP growth registering one of its worst performances in nearly half a century, pressuring the policymakers to provide more stimulus this year.

China's economy slows sharply in 2022, hit by covid curbs

China called the mounting international restrictions on travellers from its territory "unacceptable" on Tuesday after more than a dozen countries placed fresh Covid curbs on Chinese visitors.

WION Fineprint: Beijing slams curbs on Chinese travellers

South Korea on Friday became the latest country to impose restrictions on travellers from China over a huge spike in Covid infections. South Korea has imposed visa restrictions, testing requirements on Chinese travellers, and is also limiting flights.

South Korea latest nation to impose Covid curbs on travellers from China; some EU nations desist

Hong Kong has announced the lifting of its "amber code" which means that it will no longer require its residents to use its "LeaveHomeSafe" app to enter venues. Additionally, the much criticised "0+3" regime will also be taken away.

Hong Kong takes away much-criticised Covid restrictions

The authorities in the Chinese city of Guangzhou have decided to abruptly put an end to COVID-19 restrictions in the aftermath of a scuffle between the police and protesters who have been holding demonstrations against the lockdowns imposed as part of the Zero-Covid policy and even the top security body of China has called for a crackdown on the “hostile forces”.

Chinese government relaxes COVID-19 rules in several districts of Guangzhou

China is finally loosening its zero covid policy but this comes at an odd time as COVID infections are on the rise. Hong Kong is also removing COVID curbs but the conflicting nature of the rules has critics questioning the rationale behind them. Priyanka Sharma reports.

Gravitas: China & Hong Kong ease COVID curbs amid rising cases

Workers from a manufacturing facility in China seem to be leaving as they try to avoid tightening covid-19 curbs in the country. Many are traveling on foot after employees were asked to quarantine in the facility due to an outbreak.

Workers flee manufacturing facility in China to avoid tightening covid-19 curbs

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

China's Zero Covid Policy is taking a toll on businesses and also on job seekers. Now Beijing has been stressing on the need to maintain its Zero Tolerance approach to save lives but there seems to be little emphasis on saving livelihoods of people impacted by the lockdowns.

China: Urban unemployment rate at 6.1% in April 2022; reported 5226 Covid deaths since 2020

China Zero Covid Policy is possibly hurting the country in more ways than one. Its Covid-19 model initially curbed the infection successfully but ever since the Omicron Barium started to spread, China has not been able to curb the infections effectively.

Despite stringent curbs, Covid cases rise in China

Singapore will step up its vaccination program as it further eases its Covid-19 related curbs, lifting restrictions on non-vaccinated individuals in restaurants and other venues.

Singapore to ease more Covid curbs, step up vaccination program

Several Chinese cities have stepped up Covid-19 restrictions this week affecting the activities of tens of millions of people. China's Guangzhou has joined Shenzhen in battling local flare-ups deepening uncertainty over commerce and daily life.

Big cities ramp up Covid curbs in China

Japan and South Korea are ending Covid curbs. Tokyo has announced it will ease border control from September 7. For South Korea, domestic travellers will no longer be required to test for Covid-19 before their departures.

Japan, South Korea ease Covid curbs

Many European firms are rethinking their investments in China because of its strict Covid controls, a top business group said Monday, warning that disruptions had pummelled operations.

'Huge uncertainty' for EU firms over China's Covid curbs, chamber warns

Japan's services sector activity grew at the fastest pace in half a year in May as consumer sentiment recovered further following the easing of Covid curbs.

Japan's service sector activity grows at fastest pace in 6 months

It will be interesting to see who will win French Presidency? Both Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron have expressed different visions for France. Take a look at what each of them wants to do for France's future. For more on the French presidency, we're joined by Elaine Cobbe, who is a Paris-based Journalist.

French Elections 2022: Le Pen tones down hijab ban rhetoric

French President Emmanuel Macron is looking to secure 2nd consecutive term. In France, the choice is between two leaders with starkly different ideologies, incumbent president and centrist leader, Emmanuel Macron and on the other hand, far-right leader, Marine Le Pen.

French Presidential Elections 2022: Will Macron's late entry to campaigning hurt him?

In the latest update on France elections 2022, the final round of voting is underway. The choice is between two leaders, incumbent president and centrist leader, Emmanuel Macron and on the other hand, far-right leader, Marine Le Pen. To get more perspective, we're joined by WION's correspondent Rosie Birchard and Lisa Louis.

French Elections: Centrist Emmanuel Macron vs Far-Right Marine Le Pen

In France, the choice is between two leaders with different ideologies, centrist leader Emmanuel macron and on the other hand far-right leader Marine Le Pen. Will Macron secure a second term? Will Le Pen win by a whisker?

French Presidential Elections 2022: Will Emmanuel Macron secure a second term?

Three days from now, France will decide its new President. For that French President Emmanuel Macron, rival Marine Le Pen faced off in a high-stakes debate. Two leaders clashed bitterly over issues like Russia, the Hijab ban and Europe.

French Presidential debate: Le Pen confirms sticking to banning Hijab in Public

The Muslim headscarf debate is heating up in France amid the presidential elections 2022. People are protesting against Marine Le Pen and Muslim women said don't politicise our headscarves.

French election 2022: 'Don't politicise our headscarves,' says Muslim women to Le Pen

Recently, Le Pen has accused the incumbent President Macron of being outdated. While polls show Macron is leading at 53%, Le Pen is at 47%. To get more perspective, we're joined by WION's correspondent Ross Cullen.

French Election 2022: Polls show Macron leading at 53% vs Le Pen's 47%

Voting in France has begun and if the opinion polls are to be believed, Macron is set to become the first leader to win a second term in office. But, the competition is neck and neck between Macron and Le Pen.

France elections: Will Emmanuel Macron get a second term?

Polling stations have opened across France for the first round of voting of French presidential election 2022. The second round of voting to be held on April 24th. Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen emerge as top candidates. For more analysis on France elections, we're joined by Lisa Louis, Paris-based freelance journalist.

Emmanuel Macron Vs Marine Le Pen: Two leaders with Two ideologies

covid-curbs

Covid Curbs, News on Covid Curbs, stories on Covid Curbs, articles on Covid Curbs, Covid Curbs stories at Wion, Covid Curbs news, Covid Curbs latest news