China risks falling behind U.S. growth rate as lockdowns take toll

Japanese companies struggle to deal with fallout from Beijing's zero-COVID policy

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Workers in protective suits ride electric tricycles and scooters during lockdown in Shanghai. © Reuters

IORI KAWATE, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- China's zero-COVID policy is putting increasing strain on business activity, with some analysts warning the nation's economy could see real growth for 2022 only in the 3% range, possibly putting it behind the U.S. level.

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