If you're wondering. Yes, it's the same variant. Yes, they have a working vaccine ( just not a RMNA one), but with a ( bit) lower efficiency and the older pop

If you're wondering. Yes, it's the same variant. Yes, they have a working vaccine ( just not a RMNA one), but with a ( bit) lower efficiency and the older population is less vaccinated. China is currently in the weak position of not being able to contain a super contagious COVID virus, as they have propaganda'd their policy as superior to the western one for the last years. Not implementing zero COVID policy would mean their tactic is not superior ( vs. Flatten the curve) There are other, more minor, variables, but that seems to be the biggest one. Eg. Election next year, ...