Other major cities already announced relaxations last week after Chinese people expressed their displeasure with the restrictions through exceptional protests. Beijing, Shenzhen and Chengdu, among others, have already decided to end the test obligation for travelers in public transport.
The authorities in Shanghai say the measures will be “further optimized and adapted” in line with national policies and the situation. It increasingly seems that China is letting go of its zero-covid policy. Strict measures were taken at the beginning of this year. The more than 23 million inhabitants of Shanghai then faced a strict lockdown, which ultimately lasted two months.
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