China's Potential Healthcare System Crisis

The transcript discusses the impact of COVID-19 on Hong Kong and China. Hong Kong faced a severe healthcare crisis when the Omicron variant led to the world's highest death rate, overwhelming the healthcare system. China, with a large under-vaccinated elderly population and no mRNA vaccines, faces similar challenges. The sudden lifting of COVID restrictions in China is expected to lead to a surge in infections and deaths, raising concerns about the country's preparedness for a health crisis.

What criticisms have emerged regarding China's shift away from COVID-19 eradication policies?

In what ways is the situation in China similar to that of Hong Kong during the COVID-19 crisis?