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Coronavirus FAQs: China’s pandemic control measures
In this series, we answer frequently asked questions about China’s strict zero-tolerance approach to Covid-19, including current entry restrictions, the length of quarantine and which tests travellers have to take. Have a question you want us to tackle? Drop us an email at chinadeskeditors@scmp.com.
Updated: 03 Feb, 2022
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Explainer | Can I travel to mainland China? What are the latest entry restrictions?
China has a zero-tolerance approach to the coronavirus and closed its borders to most international travel.
17 Sep, 2021
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Explainer | What do I need to know about quarantine in China?
Length of quarantine and where you must spend it differ from city to city, while there are documents to prepare and arrivals need an all-important health code.
15 Nov, 2021
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Explainer | Why is China’s quarantine so long and does science back it up?
Chinese authorities have a zero-tolerance strategy on Covid-19, with isolation periods of four weeks in some places.
22 Nov, 2021
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Explainer | Which Covid-19 tests does China recognise, and are anal swabs necessary?
If you’re planning travel to China, learn the difference between RT-PCR and antigen testing, IgM versus IgG and how many tests to expect before and after your flight.
29 Nov, 2021
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Explainer | What is it like to stay at one of China’s massive quarantine centres?
Authorities in four southern Chinese cities have built health stations catering to thousands of travellers at any one time.
10 Jan, 2022
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China’s zero-Covid policy: how does it work?
While approaches from small and big cities may differ due to testing capacity and resources, swift reactions mean ‘a tsunami-like outbreak is highly unlikely’.
11 Jan, 2022
