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The list of countries insisting arrivals from China must test is growing

After three years of strict lockdowns to fight the virus, China is trying to open up the economy but is struggling with a rising Covid caseload.

China is not happy that some countries are placing restrictions on some travellers because of the sharp increase of Covid cases in the country. China's foreign ministry said the country is firmly opposed to "attempts to manipulate the epidemic prevention and control measures for political purposes".

Pakistan is facing problems with energy. To make savings and help businesses, the government has ordered all malls and markets to close by 8:30pm among other measures in a new energy conservation plan.

Brazil, the largest economy in Latin America, is hoping its new government can bring economic growth, as its citizens face poverty, hunger and an energy crisis. Local businesses are struggling to survive amid the uncertainty.

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