According to people familiar with the matter, the Chinese government has decided to delay a highly anticipated economic meeting that was scheduled to begin this Thursday. The reason for the postponement of the meeting is the increase in the incidence of Covid in Beijing.

The CHNComp index lost ground after the announcement. Source: xStation 5
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