In China, people are back at work and their daily routine has returned. Even the travel ban in Hubei province has been partially lifted. It is my impression that this is the broad view of China around the globe, though the reality is somewhat more nuanced.

The rosy picture is fine to kick off with, as it proves that the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) can be beaten, at least on the surface. For many individuals around the world, including investors in the financial markets, it might be important to view China as “cured,” because it will initiate some consideration about life on the other side of the Covid-19 pandemic. This alone can restore a certain confidence level among consumers and investors, among others. It might also give inspiration to governments on how to fight the virus until a vaccine is available in the market. Observing the Chinese economy will also give valuable insight about an economy that needs to be started again after a lockdown in the Covid-19 fight, it might not be that easy after all.

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