![Nearly 2 million excess deaths followed China's sudden end of COVID curbs - Study Nearly 2 million excess deaths followed China's sudden end of COVID curbs - Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/51584791711_FBREAKcoronavirus.jpg)
Nearly 2 million excess deaths followed China's sudden end of COVID curbs - Study
China's decision last December to end the three-year zero-COVID policy, led to a massive surge in hospitalisations and deaths.
Fri Aug 25 2023
![DeSantis bashes Trump as 2024 campaign swing begins DeSantis bashes Trump as 2024 campaign swing begins](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684987933_TBflorida.jpg)
DeSantis bashes Trump as 2024 campaign swing begins
Ron DeSantis bashed Trump on issues such as immigration, COVID policy and federal spending.
Wed May 31 2023
![Protester breaks silence on China's crackdown on COVID demonstrators Protester breaks silence on China's crackdown on COVID demonstrators](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61669567271_TBPROTESTCOVID.jpg)
Protester breaks silence on China's crackdown on COVID demonstrators
The protesters who are still detained are young intellectuals and creatives.
Wed Apr 19 2023
![How China's new No.2 hastened the end of Xi's zero-COVID policy How China's new No.2 hastened the end of Xi's zero-COVID policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41677817146_CHINA.jpg)
How China's new No.2 hastened the end of Xi's zero-COVID policy
Li Qiang abruptly drove a decision to activate the reopening plans sooner than intended.
Fri Mar 03 2023
![China reports 59,938 COVID-related hospital deaths since Dec. 8 China reports 59,938 COVID-related hospital deaths since Dec. 8](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51673752573_CHINA.jpg)
China reports 59,938 COVID-related hospital deaths since Dec. 8
China said nearly 60,000 people with COVID-19 had died in hospital since it abandoned its zero-COVID policy last month.
Sun Jan 15 2023
![Tourism industry gearing up to receive tourists from China Tourism industry gearing up to receive tourists from China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51591787910_UzaidiUdanis.jpg)
Tourism industry gearing up to receive tourists from China
Tourism industry players are eager to receive tourists from China amidst the expected relaxation of the country's zero-COVID policy early next year.
Thu Dec 29 2022
![China protests highlight Xi's COVID policy dilemma - to walk it back or not China protests highlight Xi's COVID policy dilemma - to walk it back or not](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61669684739_CHINA.jpg)
China protests highlight Xi's COVID policy dilemma - to walk it back or not
These are the most public and most widespread displays of anger by the citizenry against government policy, Bates Gill said.
Tue Nov 29 2022
![China warns against extra 'layers' of COVID curbs as outbreaks widen China warns against extra 'layers' of COVID curbs as outbreaks widen](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61668067250_CHINA.jpg)
China warns against extra 'layers' of COVID curbs as outbreaks widen
Pressure is growing on the central govt to rein in over-zealous authorities fearing blame for failing to contain the virus.
Thu Nov 10 2022
![China's perseverance in zero- COVID policy sparks worry among Beijing residents China's perseverance in zero- COVID policy sparks worry among Beijing residents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71667810737_TBBEIJINGCOVID.jpg)
China's perseverance in zero- COVID policy sparks worry among Beijing residents
China said over the weekend that it will persevere with its "dynamic-clearing" approach to COVID-19 cases as soon as they emerge.
Mon Nov 07 2022
![China vows to continue with 'dynamic-clearing' COVID strategy China vows to continue with 'dynamic-clearing' COVID strategy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41667640450_CHINA.jpg)
China vows to continue with 'dynamic-clearing' COVID strategy
China's zero-COVID policy includes lockdowns, quarantining and rigorous testing, aimed at stopping the spread of COVID.
Sat Nov 05 2022
![China striving to control new COVID outbreaks - Commission China striving to control new COVID outbreaks - Commission](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71667448552_CHINA.jpg)
China striving to control new COVID outbreaks - Commission
China should unwaveringly stick to its dynamic zero-COVID policy, the National Health Commission said.
Thu Nov 03 2022
![China considers shorter COVID quarantine for visitors - Bloomberg News China considers shorter COVID quarantine for visitors - Bloomberg News](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660225399_BeijingAirportfl.jpg)
China considers shorter COVID quarantine for visitors - Bloomberg News
China now requires travellers to isolate for 10 days on entry, with seven days in a hotel room, followed by three days of home monitoring.
Thu Oct 20 2022
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia's COVID-19 cases surge to 2,246, Sri Lankan President extends curfew until 11 May [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia's COVID-19 cases surge to 2,246, Sri Lankan President extends curfew until 11 May](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia's COVID-19 cases surge to 2,246, Sri Lankan President extends curfew until 11 May
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Tue May 10 2022
!['Like a prison': Shanghai, Beijing ratchet up COVID restrictions 'Like a prison': Shanghai, Beijing ratchet up COVID restrictions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652150263_SHANGHAI.jpg)
'Like a prison': Shanghai, Beijing ratchet up COVID restrictions
China is adamant that it will stick to its zero-COVID policy to fight the disease.
Tue May 10 2022
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: COVID-19 cases in Malaysia goes up to 32,070, Families in despair as HK zero COVID policy may separate families [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: COVID-19 cases in Malaysia goes up to 32,070, Families in despair as HK zero COVID policy may separate families](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: COVID-19 cases in Malaysia goes up to 32,070, Families in despair as HK zero COVID policy may separate families
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Fri Feb 25 2022