Officials: China has survived worst moment

Off to the office: Commuters cramming a subway train during the morning rush hour in Shanghai after China scrapped its zero-Covid policy. — Reuters

BEIJING: China’s economy has survived the most difficult phase and the country’s optimised Covid-19 response measures will have a positive effect on the economic recovery, according to officials and experts.

They said China will gradually shake off the impact of Covid-19 and post a notable economic rebound in 2023, given the further implementation of optimised measures and the more pro-growth focus of policymakers.