Xi's mimicking of Ming dynasty's 'zero-plague' policy fuels anger

Chinese president has not shown any sign of changing course

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Shanghai lifted its two-month COVID-19 lockdown on June 1, but Chinese President Xi Jinping has shown little sign of changing his zero-COVID policy. (Source photo by Reuters)

HIROYUKI AKITA, Nikkei commentator

TOKYO -- Despite the recent easing of pandemic controls in Shanghai, China is not ready to let up in its drive to eradicate coronavirus outbreaks.

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