Unsustainable envelopment goals: China’s zero-covid fight

The Intelligence from The Economist

EpisodeJan 21, 202220m

Unsustainable envelopment goals: China’s zero-covid fight

The Intelligence from The Economist

EpisodeJan 21, 202220m

The Omicron variant is destined to test the limits of a policy that has already proved costly: consumption, growth and confidence are all flagging. The effects of Russia’s gulag did not stop when the labour camps closed: there appear to be long-term benefits for nearby areas. And why cycling in the Arab world is on the rise.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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