
The long Shanghai lockdown has left its mark - and continues to do so. But not only there; throughout China, zero-covid has caused a loss of trust in politics. Reports about the abuse of Covid measures for social control are not helping much. Even among local cadres, frustration is rising.
By Christiane Kuehl
For German companies, the situation in Hong Kong is hardly tolerable. Apart from the repressive Security Law, the strict Covid restrictions are a major problem for them. These make business trips almost impossible. That is why more and more become victims of fraud. A business lawyer reports.
By Redaktion Table
China wants to contain all infection strands in the country and possibly isolate itself for years to come. The public reacts outraged.
By Redaktion Table
China tries to contain infections with a strict zero-Covid policy and hard lockdowns. These measures are necessary because the vaccination rate is still too low. The population is wary of vaccinations. Nancy Qian explains what it will take to convince people to get vaccinated.
By Redaktion Table