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Migrant workers left with no job, stable income due to Xi's Zero Covid pol
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The Zero-Covid policy hampered China's economy and affected the migrant workers, who were dependent on the day's salary. In the week during the Lantern Festival, workers were often seen returning to their homes, leaving factories short on labor, the report stated, adding that following the '
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"China portraying protestors as tools of foreign powers"
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Since China abandoned its zero-COVID policy, its domestic challenges have increased, youth unemployment is high, the economy is slowing down, and COVID infections and deaths have accelerated.
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China faces protests by EV owners missing out on price cuts
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Owners of electronic vehicles manufactured by Tesla have erupted in protest against the automobile giant after missing out on availing price cuts by the company to boost sales, Malaysian news outlet, The Star, reported, adding that the car owners have claimed that they had to pay more for
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COVID cases surge in China after govt abandons Zero-COVID policy: Report
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
COVID cases have surged in China after the government abandoned its Zero-COVID policy, according to CNN.
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Sudden COVID-19 outbreaks depict lack of efficacy of Chinese vaccines: Rep
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Turkish government which initially accepted Chinese vaccines is now scrutinising its efficacy after learning of China's involvement in data tempering of side effects only to enhance its vaccine sale.
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Chinese citizens left to fend for themselves amid rising COVID cases: Repo
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
COVID has been rapidly spreading in China. Informal reports show that about 40 percent of Beijing's residents are currently infected with COVID.
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China's lifting of lockdown could kill upto 2.1 million people: Report
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Between 1.3 and 2.1 million lives could be at risk if China lifts its zero-COVID policy given low vaccination and booster rates as well as a lack of hybrid immunity, according to London-based global health intelligence and analytics firm.
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India should keep close vigil on COVID situation, but no need to panic: To
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Amid the rising COVID cases in China, a top Indian health expert on Tuesday cautioned the people while asking them to keep a close vigil on the situation in the country.
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'Thermonuclear bad': Top epidemiologist sounds alarm bells on Covid spike
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The epidemiologist estimates that more than 60 per cent of China and 10 per cent of Earth's population are likely to be infected over the next 90 days with deaths likely in the millions.
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Sharp online criticism worries censorship specialists in China
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
This comes even as Chinese authorities and internet service providers have for years been monitoring and removing online content that contradicts the narrative set by the Chinese Government.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping's zero-COVID policy failed miserably: Report
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The policy was introduced by the government in view of a renewed surge in coronavirus cases in China where 1,000 new cases have been reported each day. Xi's zero-COVID policy has caused fear, anger, and confusion among the citizens, the report said.
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Xi's troubles message to dictators not to take citizens for granted: Repor
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"Xi's problem is that he has surrounded himself with yes-men, who applaud his every act but do not hold a mirror to the life in the street." If they had, the Urumqi apartment fires would not have led to protests and riots.
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