Some areas in China enter 'wartime state' amid economic challenges

In Linyi City, Shandong Province, rental notices for street shops now include the words "Comprehensive Administrative Law Enforcement Bureau," indicating a need to register with urban management. An electronic sign at a police station in the Lanshan District reads "war zone."

Since the start of the pandemic, China's economy has experienced a downturn, resulting in many store closures and relocations. Mr. Li from Shandong has noticed a notable rise in vacant street shops in Linyi. He mentioned that the current situation is more severe than it was during the pandemic.