Tag: China

China took a different path in response to the global outbreak of COVID-19, pursuing a policy of zero tolerance for COVID infections, which meant meeting any signs of virus infection with lockdowns and isolation to prevent its spread. While the approach seemed to work well early on, China has been undergoing rolling lockdowns throughout the country, including port cities.  The economic impact has been significant.

There is a wide consensus that China’s economy will overtake the U.S. economy in the next 10-15 years, which causes great anxiety for many Americans.