China's COVID Policy Shift: Unpacking the Changes

This chapter examines the recent reversal of China's strict COVID-19 measures, including the removal of tracing apps and mass testing protocols. It analyzes the government's motivations behind this rapid shift, contemplating public unrest and economic factors, while addressing ongoing public anxiety about health system capacity amidst rising infections. The discussion also highlights the challenge of increasing vaccination rates among hesitant populations, particularly the elderly, as the nation adjusts to its new reality.