This archive report was first published on 9 May 2020.
On May 9, 2020, China's State Council issued guidelines allowing indoor cultural and entertainment venues, outdoor leisure facilities, and tourist attractions to reopen with limited visitor numbers.
The guidelines, which do not specify a timeframe, permit cultural venues to hold conferences and exhibitions, while hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, and supermarkets can operate at full capacity.
Reopened venues must adhere to strict health and safety protocols, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
China's 70,000 cinemas have been shut since late January, dealing a significant blow to the country's film and entertainment industry.
However, in recent weeks, major tourist attractions such as the Forbidden City in Beijing have started to reopen with limited admission, as China seeks to boost domestic spending after the virus battered its economy.
Shanghai Disneyland announced its reopening for next week, with tickets selling out in minutes.
China has been gradually resuming work, reopening schools, and lifting restrictions on movement after the pandemic was largely brought under control.
With no new domestic cases reported for the past five days, all Chinese counties are now classified as 'low-risk'.
