China's COVID clampdown threatens Lunar New Year spending

Restaurants and travel industry take hit with workers encouraged to stay put

IORI KAWATE, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- China looks to discourage the usual wave of travelers nationwide visiting family for Lunar New Year festivities, but the restrictions intended to protect against COVID-19 will dampen holiday consumption and hinder the economy's return to healthy growth.

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