Covid-19 cases are rising in China but Beijing has refused to impose a lockdown. Why? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: China won't impose lockdown, as Covid cases rise

In December, China abandoned its zero-Covid policy, which was one of the world’s most stringent Covid-19 restrictions. After China lifted all its restrictions, there was a sudden and massive increase in Covid-19 cases everywhere.

Estimates show between 1mn & 1.5mn died in China since it rescinded its ‘zero Covid’ policy

For the straight 16th month, the property market in China saw a slump in home prices, as widespread covid outbreaks “complicated” efforts to rescue the sector that has for months witnessed a steady fall.

China's housing market witnesses a slump for the 16th month

China's Covid crisis has brought back news to the country's biggest gaming market; Macau. Three years after witnessing numerous lockdowns under the Covid curbs, business owners in Macau hope for their work to boom.

Macau shopkeepers hope for a business boom after Beijing loosens zero-covid policy

Hong Kong will end most of its strict Covid rules starting Thursday (December 29), meaning there will be no cap on public gatherings and the city's vaccine pass would also be scrapped. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Hong Kong's chief executive John Lee said that all virus-related measures would be cancelled apart from wearing masks which still remains mandatory.

Hong Kong to end most Covid rules apart from mandatory mask wearing

International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Tuesday (December 13) that the international body is 'very likely' to downgrade China's growth forecast for this year and the next, reported AFP.

IMF 'very likely' to downgrade growth forecast for China

The country is ramping up ICU beds, and building new hospitals, as it relaxes covid measures and drops mandatory quarantine. What explains these contradictory measures? @MollyGambhir tells you

Gravitas: What explains China's Covid confusion?

China’s abrupt ending of its Zero Covid policy injects more uncertainty into an already fragile economy. Economists expect President Xi Jinping to flesh out policy objectives for the coming year at the Central Economic Work Conference.

World Business Watch: China to set economic plans amid shift from Zero Covid policy

After series of mass protests, COVID-19 curbs are being relaxed in few parts of China. Businesses were reopened and testing requirements were also eased.

China eases zero Covid curbs after mass protests

Police have barricaded streets in Shanghai where protesters have gathered for the last two nights in anticipation of further rallies against the Chinese government’s rigid zero-Covid policies.

Heavy barricading in Shanghai after protests over the weekend

Protests against China’s stringent COVID-19 restrictions erupted across the country including the financial hub Shanghai where hundreds of people hit the streets and reportedly chanted, “Down with the Chinese Communist Party, down with Xi Jinping”.

China’s stringent ‘zero-Covid’ curbs trigger outrage, protests across the country

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.

Gravitas | Covid-19: China reports two deaths in Beijing

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

China has reduced the quarantine time for inbound air travellers and scrapped a major restriction on international flights, as the country seeks to dial down on its draconian zero-Covid policy.

China eases quarantine rules, scraps inbound air travel curbs even though Covid cases spike

China's strict zero-Covid rules have been in place for more than two years and during this time, many cases of the troubles citizens have faced due to them have come to light.

No relief for the people: China to 'unswervingly' stick to its zero-COVID policy, says health official

Elon Musk-led Tesla closed down its flagship showroom in China last week in an effort by the electric vehicle giant to adjust sales and service strategy amid ongoing Covid-related restrictions in the country.

China's 'zero Covid policy' forces Tesla's retail strategy overhaul, flagship showroom closed in Beijing

Millions of Chinese have turned to a popular Bollywood song from the 1980s to voice their frustration at Beijing’s draconian zero-Covid policy. “Jimmy, Jimmy, Aaja Aaja”, a hit Hindi song from the 1982 film 'Disco Dancer' is being widely used by the people on short video app Douyin —the Chinese name for TikTok—to mock the regime.

'Jimmy Jimmy': Chinese turn to popular Indian song to mock zero-Covid policy

After remaining Covid-free for three months, Macau registered 11 cases, prompting the authorities to carry out mass testing for all of its 700,000 residents on Tuesday.

Covid-free for three months, Macau records 11 cases, tests entire population

Large-scale protests reportedly erupted in Tibet’s capital Lhasa against China’s draconian zero-Covid policy, which has been in place for more than three months.

Angry residents in Tibet’s Lhasa capital protest against Beijing’s zero-Covid policy

Covid-19 cases are rising in China once again. The country reported over a thousand cases for the third straight day, this has triggered more curbs and restrictions across the country. Their zero Covid policy has had a massive impact on the economy and has rattled financial markets.

Zero covid policy | Coronavirus cases continue to rise in China triggering more curbs, restrictions

Covid-19 woes in China are far from over. With rising cases in the port city of Guangzhou, the authorities have now suspended in-person schooling and dining at restaurants.

China: Authorities suspend in-person schooling at Guangzhou; zero covid policy hurting economy?

As China gears up for its party congress, President Xi Jinping is facing one of the worst headwinds for the Asian giant's economy. As the global economy faces the looming danger of recession, China is also slowing down.

Zero-Covid, a crumbling real estate market and more: Chinese economy and the challenges it faces

It's been months since China has been dealing with COVID-19. While many cities are now easing coronavirus restrictions, Xinjiang has suspended all passenger trains in an effort to stop the spread of the virus.

COVID-19: China's Xinjiang suspends all passenger trains in attempt to control outbreak

A significant business lobby said on Wednesday that China's "inflexible" and "inconsistent" zero-Covid policy is harming European companies' operations in the nation and that their presence "can no longer be taken for granted".

China's 'Zero-Covid' policy crippling European businesses in the country: Report

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