Diaspora set to rush home as China dismantles Covid Zero, opens borders

The reopening of China's borders marks the end of Covid Zero, a strategy that left it isolated for three years and weighed heavily on its economy

China’s long-awaited border reopening — the final step in its dismantling of Covid Zero  — is set to spark a homecoming rush for many diaspora, though a full rebound in travel is likely to take longer.
 

Starting Sunday, China no longer requires quarantine for arrivals after authorities ditched the policy that, along with the exorbitant cost of air fares amid severe capacity constraints, was a major deterrent for travelers. While anyone wanting to enter the country will still need a 48-hour negative Covid test result, the substantial easing in border controls just two weeks before the Lunar New Year holiday