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Quiet streets, cautious firms signal China's slow exit from zero-COVID

13 Sept 17:26 Key points summarised by AI

China has begun to loosen its strict zero-COVID controls, but streets in major cities like Beijing remain quiet, and businesses are hesitant to fully resume normal operations.
Despite the relaxation, public anxiety, fear of infection, and staff shortages due to illness are hindering a swift return to pre-pandemic activity levels.
Experts predict a challenging transition period with potential surges in COVID-19 cases and significant economic disruption, delaying a full recovery until late next year.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.