China Defends Its "Zero-Covid Policy" Amid Growing Global Criticism

China’s response comes as the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China said Covid lockdowns have caused “significant disruptions” for many companies. Nearly half of German firms said in a survey their supply chains have been impacted.

China defended its strict Covid norms that resulted in hardships in several Chinese cities.

Beijing: Amid growing global criticism over its zero-Covid policy, China on Tuesday defended its strict coronavirus measures that have resulted in hardship in several Chinese cities including the global financial hub Shanghai.

Speaking at the press conference on Tuesday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said the country’s “dynamic” zero-Covid policy and anti-epidemic protocols are based on science and expert opinions.

Mr Zhao said the policies are also consistent with its national realities and the WHO’s guiding principles.

“They have effectively protected the life and health of Chinese and foreign nationals living in China and made important contributions to the global fight against the pandemic. The international community, the WHO included, has spoken highly of them,” he said.

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