China’s pivot from zero-Covid sets the stage for Boao Forum for Asia and 19th Asian Games
- Numerous sports and trade events are expected to go ahead this year after being postponed, scaled down or held online since the pandemic began
- The Boao Forum, an economic conference, and the 19th Asian Games are among the big name events set to run after reopening, organisers say
China is expected to resume hosting international events and exhibitions this year, as the country gradually reconnects with the rest of the world to regain footing in key economic and technology sectors.
Quarantine measures for inbound travellers will be lifted and international flights will resume from Sunday as Beijing pivots away from its hardline zero-Covid policy, which has isolated the country for the past three years.
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The conference is expected to draw crowds similar to the pre-pandemic level in 2019, when it attracted more than 2,000 attendees from more than 60 countries and regions worldwide, including 14 heads of state and more than 140 ministerial-level officials, organisers told the Post.
