China’s ‘dynamic’ zero-Covid strategy will boost economy: Watchdog

Some analysts have forecast a decline in economic growth this year, saying the challenge posed by the more infectious Omicron variant would significantly raise containment costs and further disrupt China’s supply chains.

China’s “dynamic clearance” strategy aimed at minimising Covid-19 infections is boosting the economy, not undermining it, the country’s top anti-corruption body said on Friday in response to concerns about the prospects for growth this year.