US to Require Negative Covid Tests From China Travelers

U.S. officials are concerned about the high level of COVID infections in China and the lack of transparency in their data, fearing new variants could spread globally. As a precaution, the U.S. has imposed testing requirements for travelers from China and is expanding surveillance at West Coast airports. The primary concern is the reliability of data from China, especially as infections rise and COVID-0 policies are lifted.

What is the primary concern of U.S. officials regarding the data from the Chinese government?

How do U.S. officials view the lifting of COVID-19 policies in China?