China Presses Economic Relief Measures at Massive Teleconference

Residents line up for COVID tests, May 12, 2022, in Beijing. China's leaders are struggling to reverse an economic slump without giving up anti-virus tactics that shut down Shanghai and other cities. (Photo: AP)

HONG KONG: China held a massive nationwide meeting this week to coordinate implementation of plans to stabilize and support an economy beleaguered by its zero-COVID policy.