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Christmas between consumerism and religious struggle

Christmas is not just a consumer holiday in China, either. For many Chinese Christians, Christmas Eve is the most important holiday of the year. Since the pandemic, however, unofficial house churches have encountered more obstacles than usual.

By Fabian Peltsch

epa10375443 A man wearing protective gear sits at the Shanghai Railway Station, in Shanghai, China, 21 December 2022. According to the National Health Commission report on 21 December, China reported 3,049 locally transmitted Covid-19 cases. After easing domestic Covid-19 restrictions, Guangzhou and Chengdu made further adjustments to international passenger's quarantine policy. On 20 December, Chengdu implemented a 2+3 quarantine policy where passengers must stay 2 days in centralised quarantine and 3 days at home.  EPA-EFE/ALEX PLAVEVSKI

'Everyone is sick here'

From zero-Covid to full-Covid: The steep Omicron wave brings public and economic life to a grinding halt. The previously flawless testing system is being sabotaged by the authorities themselves. Some foreigners have problems leaving the country.

By Redaktion Table

Xi rediscovers the private sector

The private sector finally receives greater support again. The leadership sees the role of foreign investors in a more positive light in the face of the persistently weak economy.

By Redaktion Table