China’s financial hub Shanghai will be put under a phased lockdown from today to curb the Covid-19 outbreak caused by a highly transmissible Omicron variant that has hit China with its highest ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai lockdown hits oil prices, shutters Tesla Gigafactory 3
The latest round of lockdowns in China could have a profound impact on world markets as the country continues to pursue a zero-COVID strategy to combat a spiraling outbreak ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai split in two with millions in lockdown under strict Covid crackdown
China has begun locking down its largest city of Shanghai as part of a strict Covid-19 strategy. The lockdown will see the city divided in two and will be China’s most extensive since Wuhan was ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai begins phased lockdown amid rising COVID-19 cases in China
Shanghai has started a phased lockdown on Monday after the city witnessed a record number of new COVID-19 cases ... ( read original story ...)
Trading floors fill up with sleeping bags in Shanghai lockdown
Many are calling on their staff to prepare to sleep in the office, with one asset management firm offering an extra 2,000 yuan a night to camp out on weekdays. ( read original story ...)
China’s Economy Faces Another Blow From Shanghai Covid Lockdown
Shanghai’s sweeping, two-phase lockdown will likely deal a heavy blow to businesses reliant on consumer spending, though economists say the city’s industrial sector can largely withstand the ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai Locks Down Half of City to Fight Covid Outbreak
The city of 25 million people locked down areas, which includes its financial and industrial parks, for four days. ( read original story ...)