SHANGHAI/TOKYO -- Massive numbers of infections and unaccounted fatalities following China's loosening of zero-COVID restrictions mean that any recovery in international travel to and from the country is likely to be gradual.
COVID surge means any return to normality likely to be gradual

Travellers walk with their luggage at Beijing Capital International Airport on Dec. 27. © Reuters
SHANGHAI/TOKYO -- Massive numbers of infections and unaccounted fatalities following China's loosening of zero-COVID restrictions mean that any recovery in international travel to and from the country is likely to be gradual.