China’s open borders mark covid zero's end, spark homecoming rush

China’s open borders mark covid zero's end, spark homecoming rush
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(Bloomberg)There was jubilation and heartache in cities across China as the long-awaited border reopening – the final step in country’s dismantling of 'covid zero' – sparked a homecoming rush for many diaspora.Gu Tingting was looking forward to seeing her grandfather and eating local cuisine in Beijing after a three-year absence in London, where she works for an energy company.“I’m gonna cry, I’m back in Beijing and will eat dumplings, lamb skewers, everything I like,” said the 28-year-old, who...

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