Beijing is apparently relenting on its strict lockdowns, but Western commentators are still not happy China is shifting away from its strict zero-Covid policy. That’s clear from recent developments in the country and some signals from state media, which Zichen Wang of the famed Pekingnology newsletter laid out in methodical detail. The short takeaway from…

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