China's Labor Day Tourist Spending Plummets on Covid Curbs

The transcript discusses the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on travel and spending in China, highlighting a significant decrease in domestic tourism and economic pressure. It examines China's strict COVID-0 strategy, noting no signs of easing restrictions before the party Congress. Key indicators for potential policy shifts include changes in state media rhetoric, legal status of COVID, and vaccination rates among the elderly. The development of antivirals and vaccines is also discussed as a potential factor in relaxing COVID measures.

What was the percentage decrease in tourist spending during the five-day holiday period in China?

• 60%

• 43%

• 30%

• 50%

Which strategy is the Chinese government currently committed to regarding COVID-19?

• Herd immunity

• Zero-COVID

• Partial lockdown

• Vaccination only

What is a potential indicator of a shift in China's COVID-19 policy according to the second section?

• Increased international travel

• More public gatherings allowed

• Change in state media rhetoric

• Decrease in quarantine duration

What legal change could signal a relaxation of COVID-19 measures in China?

• Mandatory mask-wearing

• Increase in quarantine facilities

• Introduction of new travel bans

• Reclassification of COVID-19

Which of the following could indicate progress towards relaxing COVID-19 restrictions in China?

• Reduction in healthcare facilities

• Approval of new antiviral treatments

• Decrease in elderly vaccination rates

• Increase in COVID-19 cases