For the past year, people trying to go to China have run into some of the world’s most formidable barriers to entry. The restrictions have hampered the operations of many companies, separated families and upended the lives of thousands of international students, report Sui-Lee Wee and Keith Bradsher for The New York Times. As deadlier and more infectious virus variants appeared in other countries in recent months, China introduced onerous new requirements. Officials regard travel restrictions as crucial to their success in containing the virus. China’s tough restrictions, including its recent ban on dependents, have exacted an emotional toll on some families who have been forced to live apart for months.

Source: International New York Times March 22, 2021 11:03 UTC