Over 2,000 Chinese tourists trapped in resort town after Covid shutdown

More than 2,000 tourists have become stranded in a resort town in southern China after authorities imposed a snap lockdown to curb a coronavirus flare-up, as the country’s stringent zero-Covid policy continues to upend businesses and daily life. The city of Beihai, a popular summer holiday destination known for its white-sand beach and volcanic island in the Guangxi region, has reported more than 500 infections over the past week — a major outbreak by China’s standards. On Saturday, the Beihai government locked down urban parts of the city — where its resorts and tourist attractions are located — ordered mass…