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Challenges in China’s Covid-19 battle

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What next for China’s zero-Covid strategy, as herd immunity hopes face Delta hurdle?

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Even as other nations in the region choose to live with the virus, China is holding fast to its no-tolerance policy.


The growing problem of Covid-19’s ‘long-haulers’ a global challenge

Graphic: Brian Wang

Studies in China and around the world show symptoms can linger for up to 12 months in some patients.


China’s Covid-19 isolation takes toll on foreign bodies – with risks for its own tech health

Illustration: Henry Wong

Strict border controls have made life difficult for foreigners, with reputational damage and a talent drain undermining China’s tech and innovation ambitions.


In this series, we look at what’s next for China’s zero-tolerance Covid-19 strategy, whether its borders will open up, and more.
