China’s Covid Recovery - News Review

Many countries in the world are having economic problems because of Covid-19. However, China’s economy is quickly beginning to grow again. This is based on recent economic reports from China. Tom and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story. [Cover: Getty Images] Related links: Phrasal Verbs: 6 Minute English - Driverless cars: The story China’s economy continues to grow at rates unimaginable in other Covid-hit countries. Industrial output came in above expectations but retail sales were slower than predicted. Domestic tourists, though, probably helped the recovery continue by spending their money at home because restrictions mean they can’t yet go abroad. Video chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:29 - Story 1:30 - Headline 1: China’s economy continues to bounce back from virus slump 4:28 - Headline 2: China’s economy accelerates as virus recovery gains strength 7:3