News & Feeds December 4, 2022

Shenzhen Eases Covid Curbs, Adds to Signs of Shift Across China

China’s southern tech hub Shenzhen ended mandatory Covid testing to enter public venues, adding to a growing list of local governments easing strict social curbs imposed across the nation since the pandemic broke out three years ago. Covid test results are no longer needed in Shenzhen to enter public transport, drug stores, parks and outdoor tourism spots, according to statements issued by the Shenzhen government Saturday. Earlier this week, the capital city Beijing and the southern factory hub Guangzhou lifted some of their restrictions even as virus infections fanned the worst outbreak since the crisis began. Top