China's uncompromising "zero COVID" policies have battered the world's second-largest economy, with residents complaining about lost income, difficulties sourcing food, and mental stress. But migrant ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai lockdown: Residents demand release, and some get it
On a balmy Sunday night, residents of an upscale Shanghai compound took to the streets to decry lockdown restrictions imposed by their community. By the following morning, they were free to leave. ( read original story ...)
FEATURE-No work and nowhere to live: a rural migrant’s ordeal in locked-down Shanghai
When Shanghai began its draconian COVID-19 lockdown two months ago, the French restaurant where Sun Wu waited tables closed and the 22-year-old, like countless other rural migrants, lost his job. By ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai exchange organises call between five developers, investors after Greenland Holdings’ proposal to delay debt payment sours sentiment
Property developers continue to suffer because of Beijing’s campaign to deleverage the sector, as well as a slump in sales amid an economic slowdown and recent Covid-19 lockdowns that have spread from ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign-funded banks support Shanghai’s enterprises amid epidemic
Amid the latest resurgence of COVID-19, foreign-funded banks in Shanghai have provided various financial services to enterprises and helped them raise capital and hedge risks. Considering the impact ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai Takes Baby Steps Towards Ending COVID Lockdown
Tesla added a second shift at its Shanghai plant on Thursday. Alibaba Group cited pandemic-related risks and other uncertainties for not issuing a forecast for its new business year and the central ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai Economy Improves Fitfully as End of COVID Lockdown Nears
Shanghai took further gradual steps on Friday toward lifting its COVID-19 lockdown while Beijing was investigating cases where its strict curbs were affecting other medical treatments as China ... ( read original story ...)