In an unexpected turn of events, China has decided to mark the Year of the Rabbit with a joyous celebration, lifting most of its Covid-19 restrictions to allow the festivities to go ahead.
The decision has sparked controversy due to the timing of the announcement, which coincided with a tweet from President Xi Jinping, wishing his citizens a “Happy Year of the Rabbit” and urging them to “enjoy the joys of life”.
Experts have expressed their surprise at the timing of the announcement, especially since the holiday is traditionally a time of family gatherings and celebrations.
“It’s certainly a controversial move,” said Professor Wang Yu of the University of Beijing. “I can only speculate that President Xi’s tweet was a message of hope that the situation would improve and that the Chinese people could enjoy the festivities this year.”
However, some have suggested that the timing of the announcement was motivated by something much more sinister.
“I think the government wanted to send a message that it still has control over the situation,” said political analyst David Li. “This way, they can demonstrate to their citizens that they are in charge of the situation and that they can still make decisions that will benefit their people.”
Whatever the motivation behind the announcement, one thing is clear: the Year of the Rabbit is set to be a memorable one, with Chinese people across the country celebrating in style.
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