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Claim: China is planning on ending the Zero Policy

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in General Factchecking by Novice (530 points)
https://www.npr.org/2022/11/11/1135981149/china-eases-its-zero-covid-policy-with-shorter-quarantines-and-less-restrictions
by Newbie (460 points)
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I don't know about this being completely true or not. Being Chinese, I constantly receive news about which region intensifies the policy, or when the policy is eased. But to my understanding, China have not give out official statements of ending the zero covid policy. What's more, with the protest outbreak all over China, we are still not sure whether the country will ease or cease the policy, but I definitely hope so.
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/china-affirms-zero-covid-stance-eases-rules-after-94073710
by Innovator (51.5k points)
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@sirius I didn't notice your claim within the NPR article.

@ ken242624 Good explanation and sources (personal experience and the ABC News link). Don't forget to add a rating (see sidebar) for your fact-check, which might be "likely misinformation" for this claim if your evidence suggests that the Zero-Covid policy isn't ending anytime soon.

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by Novice (550 points)
I believe that China will end its "Zero-Covid" policy based on recent developments in China. Since this policy has been implemented, there has been social unrest in China and consistent increases in Covid positive cases.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-11-28/goldman-sees-chance-of-disorderly-early-covid-zero-exit-in-china
by Innovator (51.5k points)
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This Bloomberg article is based on Goldman's analysts so it might be more of a prediction rather than proof or evidence that China will end the policy. If you dig deeper and find a Chinese government source that would make for a stronger case to support your fact-check. Nonetheless, nice job providing an explanation and source. Don't forget to add a rating (see the sidebar of this page).

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