China’s new No. 2, Vice President Wang Qishan, has hastened the end of President Xi Jinping’s zero-covid policy. The policy, which was implemented in early 2020, aimed to contain the spread of the coronavirus by closing China’s borders and restricting travel.
The policy was initially successful in containing the virus, but it came at a cost. The Chinese economy suffered, with businesses and factories closing and millions of people losing their jobs. The policy also caused a rift between China and the rest of the world, as other countries accused China of not being transparent about the virus.
Wang Qishan, who was appointed as China’s Vice President in March 2021, has been instrumental in pushing for a more open approach to the virus. He has argued that the zero-covid policy was too restrictive and that it was damaging the Chinese economy. He has also argued that the policy was not effective in containing the virus, as it did not take into account the global nature of the pandemic.
Wang has advocated for a more balanced approach to the virus, one that takes into account the economic and social costs of the pandemic. He has argued that the Chinese government should focus on containing the virus while also allowing the economy to recover. He has also argued that the government should be more transparent about the virus and its effects.
Wang’s views have been echoed by other Chinese officials, including Premier Li Keqiang. Li has argued that the government should focus on containing the virus while also allowing the economy to recover. He has also argued that the government should be more transparent about the virus and its effects.
The Chinese government has responded to Wang’s calls for a more open approach to the virus. In April 2021, the government announced that it would begin to relax some of the restrictions imposed by the zero-covid policy. This includes allowing some international travel, allowing some businesses to reopen, and allowing some people to return to work.
The Chinese government has also taken steps to increase transparency about the virus. In April 2021, the government released a report detailing the number of cases and deaths from the virus in China. The report also included information about the measures taken by the government to contain the virus.
The Chinese government’s shift in policy has been welcomed by the international community. Many countries have praised China for its openness and transparency about the virus. The World Health Organization has also praised China for its efforts to contain the virus.
The end of the zero-covid policy is a sign that China is taking a more open and transparent approach to the virus. This is a welcome change, as it will allow the Chinese economy to recover and will help to restore trust between China and the rest of the world. It is also a sign that the Chinese government is willing to listen to the views of its citizens and to take action to address their concerns.
