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Jan 2023
27m 29s

China prepares for first Lunar New Year ...

Bbc World Service
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The Chinese government estimates that more than 2 billion trips will take place within China before mid-February, in the biggest single one-time movement of people on Earth, as the nation welcomes in the Year of the Rabbit. After years of Covid restrictions, we find out how different this year will be and how it's looking for businesses. One of the biggest ... Show More
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