Chinese people’s lives are disturbed by the Zero-Covid policy

While many countries around the world have relaxed disease control, China continues to pursue a Zero-Covid policy with strict epidemic prevention measures, which has a significant impact on people’s lives as well as growth prospects. economy.

China’s capital Beijing recently continuously tightened COVID-19 prevention measures, even though it only recorded a few dozen cases a day. Public transport was disrupted, shopping centers were empty and mass testing continued. Strict epidemic prevention and control measures have caused many difficulties to the lives of people and businesses.

Mr. Cui – A resident of Beijing, China said: “I feel the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic is still very large. People’s lives in many aspects such as transportation, eating, etc. seem to fall into disarray. The situation is limited. But in this moment, you can only comply with the regulations so that you can get over the pandemic soon.”

Mr. Xing – who works in the retail industry said: “With the current disruption, the business’s operations have completely stalled, causing an imbalance in cash flow. However, fixed expenses such as rent will be fixed. Housing, labor and other costs cannot be stopped. So as long as this situation persists, companies will remain in a negative profit situation.”

The economic effects of China’s “no COVID” strategy are increasingly reflected in economic data. In April, China’s export growth fell to its lowest level in nearly two years, as a resurgence in COVID-19 cases led to factory closures, travel restrictions and congestion. at major ports. Meanwhile, consumer inflation in China rose at the fastest pace in nearly half a year.

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