Originally Posted by
travelinmanS
This only means their economy is suffering greatly. The leap from 7 days quarantine and allowing married partners back in after 2.5 years to opening up like 2019 is a huge chasm to cross. I doubt they ever will reopen like before, at least as long as the main man is in charge.
You and I have two mutual friends who came here 10 and 15 years after us, immediately after they finished college. Both started out jobless, taught English for a year, and then moved on to executive positions (after their Chinese improved). I am guessing we won't see more of their ilk for a while.
Next, let's look at high-level executives. MNC brands used to have around 5 expats each. Now, we're looking at 1 or 2. One part of this is the insane costs. The other is China assignments are not currently coveted. Furthermore, McKinsey can easily find competent Chinese citizens to work for them now.
Third, we have tourism. This is seemingly something you'd think they'd value. But, now that Chinese can't leave easily, they are going to the same destinations that foreigners used to prop up.
Finally, consider the economy as a whole. They definitely don't want to be shut off from other countries because exports and FDI are big revenue sources. As such, I'm guessing trade-related business will normalize quite soon.
In closing, I have doubts that mom will be able to visit in 2023, but the Canton Fair will almost definitely happen, including special visas.