SHANGHAI/GUANGZHOU -- Subway ridership is declining in China as the relaxation of its zero-COVID policy drives up infections, dropping roughly 40% in 10 major cities in the two weeks since the easing began.
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Guangzhou's subway ridership has fallen 40% since the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Yusuke Hinata)
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