For some 300 mil Chinese, reunions in their hometown is not an option this Chinese New Year

China has lead to strict domestic travel restrictions. -PHOTO: EPA-EFE

BEIJING, Jan 24 (The Straits Times/ANN): For the first time since he started working in Beijing three years ago, Mr Lu Yi, 21, will not be going home to Hunan for Chinese New Year.

Like millions across China, the salon assistant's travel plans have been scuppered by a resurgence of coronavirus cases in the country this winter, leading to strict domestic travel restrictions and even companies offering incentives for employees to work through the holidays.