China to end COVID quarantine for international arrivals
But the true number of positive cases may not be revealed as asymptomatic cases areThe world's second largest economy had effectively been shut off from the world for the best part of three years. An effective ban on international tourism had been in place since early 2020.
The latest policy shift paves the way for a greater economic recovery, once the wave of infections passes. Li Keqiang, the Chinese premier and its second most powerful person, had publicly acknowledged the financial harm wrought by the pandemic and said the relaxation of strict lockdown rules willChina had pledged to improve the economy next year, after growth slowed due to the prolonged lockdowns, and economists reported seeing signals of focus on boosting gross domestic product, a measure of economic activity.
Retail sales had fallen nearly 6% in the year to November, worse than analyst expected. The economy is on course to miss its 5.5% annual growth target, a goal already the lowest in decades. China has managed to avoid the waves of infections experienced by almost every country in the world through it's programme of strict lockdowns.
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