Vivid News 24: President Xi Jinping acknowledged that difficult challenges remain in the nation’s fight against Covid-19 and broke his weeks-long silence on a virus policy pivot that has infected hundreds of millions and dealt a serious blow to economic activity in China.
He also acknowledged social divisions that gave rise to infrequent spontaneous protests. The President stated in his New Year’s address to the nation that China is in a new era of COVID management and has adjusted after adopting a science-based and targeted approach.
The day before, he said that the country’s policy had been “optimized” to safeguard lives and reduce expenses. The government officially backed off its strict zero-Covid policy on December 7, which had included sudden lockdowns, frequent mass testing, and largely blocked borders.
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Even as late as mid-October, Xi continued to support the plan despite growing economic losses. But, the Chinese leader spoke on Saturday about the difficulties faced by the populace during stringent lockdowns and the quick spread of Covid.
Even as late as mid-October, Xi continued to support the plan despite growing economic losses. But, the Chinese leader spoke on Saturday about the difficulties faced by the populace during stringent lockdowns and the quick spread of Covid.
Xi made a passing allusion to the protests in his speech, claiming that they are “only natural.” “for the 1.4 billion people in the nation to have various concerns and opinions on some subjects. “What’s important is that we forge a consensus through dialogue and advice, “added he.
In addition to ongoing Covid outbreaks, China’s economy struggled in 2022 with a continuing real estate market downturn, weak consumer demand, and dwindling demand from outside for its exports.
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