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zero-Covid policy

China export growth slows sharply in August: official data
China's export growth slowed significantly in August, customs authorities said Wednesday, as economic uncertainty is exacerbated by strict COVID-19 lockdowns…
7 September 20221 min read
A ruff deal: Hong Kong exodus sparks surge in abandoned pets
Cassius and Roxie have spent three months at a Hong Kong dog shelter waiting for new owners.
5 September 20223 min read
Millions locked down in China’s Chengdu over COVID-19 outbreak
Millions were stuck at home in China's Chengdu on Friday after a handful of COVID-19 cases brought the megacity to a standstill.
2 September 20222 min read
DOH: State of calamity ‘most likely’ to be extended
The Philippines will "most likely" extend the declaration of the state of calamity due to COVID-19, the Department of Health said Friday.
2 September 20221 min read
Chinese city of 16 million to shut down over new Covid outbreak
Chengdu recorded 157 new local infections on 1 September, of which 51 had no symptoms, the city government said in a separate notice
2 September 20222 min read