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Dec 2022
26m 58s

Travel rush as China reopens borders

Bbc World Service
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China has announced it will drop international travel restrictions after almost three years, prompting a surge in Chinese citizens booking overseas trips. That's despite reports of hospitals 'overflowing' with Covid cases. We'll have the latest on Russia's decision to ban oil sales to countries which adopted a price cap. It's also Crypto Week here at World B ... Show More
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