China doubles down on ‘zero COVID’ policy as cases skyrocket

Beijing reported the first COVID deaths in months as case numbers surge throughout the country. But despite the rising economic and political costs of China's controversial 'zero COVID' lockdowns and quarantines, officials may see no alternative.

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