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Number of Chinese visitors to Vietnam forecast to reach 4.5 million this year: HSBC

Number of Chinese visitors to Vietnam forecast to reach 4.5 million this year: HSBC

Vietnam could receive three to 4.5 million visitors from China this year, equivalent to 50%-80% of pre-pandemic levels, after the latter reopened its borders following a three-year strict Covid lockdown, HSBC said in its latest report.
China says Covid deaths, severe cases have fallen over 70% since peak

China says Covid deaths, severe cases have fallen over 70% since peak

Vietnamese in China rejoice in end of 'zero-Covid' policy

Vietnamese in China rejoice in end of 'zero-Covid' policy

New Covid outbreak in Vietnam unlikely as China reopens: experts

New Covid outbreak in Vietnam unlikely as China reopens: experts

As China reopens its borders, it is unlikely that Vietnam will experience another bout of Covid-19 thanks to widespread vaccine coverage and high herd immunity, experts assure.
December 28, 2022 | 10:55 pm PT
US to impose mandatory Covid tests for travelers from China

US to impose mandatory Covid tests for travelers from China

The United States will impose mandatory Covid-19 tests on travelers from China, U.S. health officials said on Wednesday, joining India, Italy, Japan and Taiwan in taking new measures after Beijing's decision to lift stringent zero-Covid policies.
December 28, 2022 | 04:43 pm PT
China axes travel tracking app in latest easing of Covid curbs

China axes travel tracking app in latest easing of Covid curbs

People in China celebrated the withdrawal on Tuesday of a state-mandated app used to track whether they had traveled to Covid-stricken areas, in the latest loosening of some of the world’s toughest anti-virus rules.
December 12, 2022 | 08:31 pm PT
Beijing no longer requires Covid test results to enter supermarkets, buildings

Beijing no longer requires Covid test results to enter supermarkets, buildings

China's capital Beijing no longer requires people that enter supermarkets and commercial buildings to show negative Covid-19 tests on their mobile phones, the city government said in a statement on Tuesday.
December 5, 2022 | 06:03 pm PT
China reports 24,473 new Covid cases, some Beijing businesses shut

China reports 24,473 new Covid cases, some Beijing businesses shut

China reported a slight decline in new Covid-19 cases on Saturday as numerous cities across the country battled outbreaks and restaurants and many other businesses in Beijing shut after authorities urged people to stay home over the weekend.
November 19, 2022 | 03:06 am PT
New China Covid rules spur concern as some cities halt routine tests

New China Covid rules spur concern as some cities halt routine tests

Several Chinese cities began cutting routine community Covid-19 testing on Monday, days after China announced an easing of some of its heavy-handed coronavirus measures, sparking worry in some communities as nationwide cases continued to rise.
November 14, 2022 | 03:55 pm PT
China says it will continue fine-tuning Covid measures

China says it will continue fine-tuning Covid measures

China will keep fine-tuning its steps to control Covid as it tries to minimize infections and serious cases, officials said on Saturday, a day after surprise announcements to lessen the impact of a strict zero-Covid policy.
November 12, 2022 | 04:35 pm PT
Hong Kong scraps quarantine rules for air crew

Hong Kong scraps quarantine rules for air crew

Hong Kong will scrap its quarantine rules for locally based airline crew from Saturday, the government said on Friday, a key step in unwinding draconian Covid rules which have isolated the Asian financial hub.
September 9, 2022 | 04:05 pm PT
China customs drops some Covid reporting for international arrivals; quarantine remains

China customs drops some Covid reporting for international arrivals; quarantine remains

China still requires international passengers to take pre-departure Covid tests and quarantine upon arrival, the customs office said on Friday, a day after dropping some reporting requirements for travelers clearing customs.
August 26, 2022 | 05:05 pm PT
Parts of China's Hainan extend Covid lockdown, Lhasa in Tibet tightens curbs

Parts of China's Hainan extend Covid lockdown, Lhasa in Tibet tightens curbs

A few cities in China's tourism hub Hainan extended lockdowns on Friday, with some of the measures expected to last through the weekend, while Lhasa in Tibet also tightened restrictions, among the latest curbs to contain Covid clusters in the country.
August 12, 2022 | 04:31 pm PT
After backlash, Beijing drops Covid vaccination mandate for crowded venues

After backlash, Beijing drops Covid vaccination mandate for crowded venues

Beijing's city government has dropped plans to allow only vaccinated people to enter crowded venues such as libraries, cinemas and gyms from Monday, following a strong online backlash to the measure announced earlier this week.
July 8, 2022 | 04:46 pm PT
China's Q4 GDP growth seen hitting 1-1/2-year low, raising heat on policymakers

China's Q4 GDP growth seen hitting 1-1/2-year low, raising heat on policymakers

China's economy likely grew at the slowest pace in 1-1/2 years in the fourth quarter, dragged by weaker demand due to a property downturn, curbs on debt and strict Covid-19 measures, raising heat on policymakers to roll out more easing steps.
January 15, 2022 | 05:30 pm PT
 
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