Foreign Secretary Says Global Criticism Shaped China's Covid Stance
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said international criticism affected China's approach to the Covid-19 pandemic. He said China felt it was being unfairly blamed for the outbreak. He also described the strict 21-day quarantine that people faced when returning to China.
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Context: Covid-19 first emerged in Wuhan, China, in late 2019 and spread worldwide, leading to lockdowns and travel rules. India and China have had a tense relationship since their 2020 military standoff on the Ladakh border.
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