BEIJING: China will continue with its COVID-19 policies to protect against new coronavirus strains and the risks they bring, the official Communist newspaper Celebration Warned in a commentary for the third straight day, any near-term easing crush expectations.
The People’s Daily wrote on Wednesday, referring to a phrase in China, “It is not fair to lie and it is not possible to win (the battle of Covid).”
China is battling a COVID resurgence this month following the holiday of the National Day “Golden Week” and the emergence of new omicron A few days before a major party congress, subvariants including the highly permeable BF.7, where Xi Jinping His leadership is expected to expand.
Some large cities, including Shanghai, have tightened preventive measures such as requiring residents to be tested more often for the virus. A city in southwest China has offered cash rewards to residents who report individuals trying to hide their travel history.
China’s health authority on Wednesday reported 1,760 new local cases on October 11, up from 2,089 the day before. Mega cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Xian were all found to have new cases, although the numbers were only in double digits.
Despite China’s small case load compared to the rest of the world, and the toll of its Covid lockdowns and restrictions on the economy and population, China has urged its people to accept the measures, dismissing any speculation. While doing that it will relax its policies.
“The emphasis on clearing only dynamically (as soon as they arise) can avoid the huge losses caused by losing control of the pandemic,” wrote the People’s Daily.
“Once epidemic prevention and control is relaxed, a large number of people will be infected within a short period of time, with a large number of severe cases and deaths, resulting in a lack of medical resources.”
The impact of China’s COVID policies has been felt around the world.
International Monetary Fund On Tuesday, China cut its 2022 and 2023 economic growth projections to 3.2% and 4.4% respectively, saying the country’s continued lockdown under its zero-Covid policy has taken a toll on its economy.
The IMF said in its latest World Economic Outlook that due to the size of the Chinese economy and its importance to international supply chains, global trade and activity will also be weighed down by the Covid disruption.
no policy easy
“I can’t believe people still think it will get easier,” said a foreigner working as a teacher in Shanghai, speaking on condition of anonymity. “My partner and I have officially given notice to our employers this week. We will leave China permanently at the end of our current contracts in June 2023.”
The two have been stuck in Zishuangbanna, a popular tourist destination in the subtropical south of Yunnan province, since early October.
At first confined to the district where his hotel was located, he was later refused to even leave his hotel room.
This week, they have been allowed to leave Xishuangbanna if they test negative for at least three days and if they can find a flight back to Shanghai.
But the quarantine looms on their return.
“We can’t go to our apartment because it’s closed,” he said. “Our neighbors remain in central quarantine for most of this week. Those flying from Shishuangbanna to Shanghai are quarantined in hotels.”
Elsewhere in Yunnan, a city of 5.7 million, Qijing said on Monday that residents who report individuals trying to hide travel to COVID-risk areas such as Tibet and Xinjiang will receive a 500 yuan ($70) reward. will get.
Residents who trace close contacts of such travelers will receive 2,000 yuan.
If PCR If the test result of the person reported is positive, a “large” reward will be awarded.
The People’s Daily wrote on Wednesday, referring to a phrase in China, “It is not fair to lie and it is not possible to win (the battle of Covid).”
China is battling a COVID resurgence this month following the holiday of the National Day “Golden Week” and the emergence of new omicron A few days before a major party congress, subvariants including the highly permeable BF.7, where Xi Jinping His leadership is expected to expand.
Some large cities, including Shanghai, have tightened preventive measures such as requiring residents to be tested more often for the virus. A city in southwest China has offered cash rewards to residents who report individuals trying to hide their travel history.
China’s health authority on Wednesday reported 1,760 new local cases on October 11, up from 2,089 the day before. Mega cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Xian were all found to have new cases, although the numbers were only in double digits.
Despite China’s small case load compared to the rest of the world, and the toll of its Covid lockdowns and restrictions on the economy and population, China has urged its people to accept the measures, dismissing any speculation. While doing that it will relax its policies.
“The emphasis on clearing only dynamically (as soon as they arise) can avoid the huge losses caused by losing control of the pandemic,” wrote the People’s Daily.
“Once epidemic prevention and control is relaxed, a large number of people will be infected within a short period of time, with a large number of severe cases and deaths, resulting in a lack of medical resources.”
The impact of China’s COVID policies has been felt around the world.
International Monetary Fund On Tuesday, China cut its 2022 and 2023 economic growth projections to 3.2% and 4.4% respectively, saying the country’s continued lockdown under its zero-Covid policy has taken a toll on its economy.
The IMF said in its latest World Economic Outlook that due to the size of the Chinese economy and its importance to international supply chains, global trade and activity will also be weighed down by the Covid disruption.
no policy easy
“I can’t believe people still think it will get easier,” said a foreigner working as a teacher in Shanghai, speaking on condition of anonymity. “My partner and I have officially given notice to our employers this week. We will leave China permanently at the end of our current contracts in June 2023.”
The two have been stuck in Zishuangbanna, a popular tourist destination in the subtropical south of Yunnan province, since early October.
At first confined to the district where his hotel was located, he was later refused to even leave his hotel room.
This week, they have been allowed to leave Xishuangbanna if they test negative for at least three days and if they can find a flight back to Shanghai.
But the quarantine looms on their return.
“We can’t go to our apartment because it’s closed,” he said. “Our neighbors remain in central quarantine for most of this week. Those flying from Shishuangbanna to Shanghai are quarantined in hotels.”
Elsewhere in Yunnan, a city of 5.7 million, Qijing said on Monday that residents who report individuals trying to hide travel to COVID-risk areas such as Tibet and Xinjiang will receive a 500 yuan ($70) reward. will get.
Residents who trace close contacts of such travelers will receive 2,000 yuan.
If PCR If the test result of the person reported is positive, a “large” reward will be awarded.