HONG KONG -- Chinese markets soared on Monday, as major cities relaxed virus curbs and infections dropped from record highs, giving investors hope for an end to Beijing's zero-COVID policy.
Easing of long-running pandemic controls drives share rally

Pandemic prevention workers walk down a Beijing's street: Markets have cheered China's easing of strict COVID-19 curbs. © Reuters
HONG KONG -- Chinese markets soared on Monday, as major cities relaxed virus curbs and infections dropped from record highs, giving investors hope for an end to Beijing's zero-COVID policy.