China’s economy getting back to work after virus shutdowns

Candidates review information on vacancies during a recent job fair in Suqian, Jiangsu province. - China Daily

BEIJING: China’s economy is beginning to revive, as the government signals progress in battling the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 3,100 people and sickened tens of thousands at home.

Government controls and the fear of going outside have curtailed consumer spending, and many factories are still not working at full capacity due to clogged logistics systems, a lack of staff, or limited supplies and raw materials.