As lockdowns lift, China shows the world what comes next

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China was the first place to roll out a coronavirus lockdown and today, it’s the first place to try and resume normal life. But as lockdowns lift in hard-hit Wuhan and Hubei province, life is anything but normal. In this episode, which features content from the Bloomberg Businessweek podcast, we look at what post-lockdown life in China is like. From constant temperature checks to harsh travel and workplace restrictions, post-lockdown life is much less free and connected than it was. As the South African government slowly lifts its lockdown measures, China offers some insight into what our future may hold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Apr 2020 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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