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Chinese authorities have closed Tibet 's famed Potala Palace after a minor outbreak of Covid-19 was reported in the Himalayan region. The response underscores China's continued adherence to its "zero-Covid" policy, mandating lockdowns, routine testing, quarantines and travel restrictions, even while most other countries have reopened. A notice on the palace's Weixin social media site said that the palace that was the traditional home of Tibet's Buddhist leaders would be closed from Tuesday, with a reopening date to be announced later. Tibet's economy is heavily dependent on tourism and the Potala is a key draw. China says its hard-line policy…
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