BEIJING -- China's goal of eradicating the coronavirus within its borders is weighing heavily on its economy, as renewed restrictions in response to a surge in infections since October squeeze consumer spending.
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Security personnel guard a residential compound in Beijing under lockdown over an outbreak of COVID-19. The Chinese capital is taking extensive steps to keep cases under control, especially with the Winter Olympics just months away. © Reuters
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