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Logistics under pressure but virus situation improving

China’s economy is still reeling from the impact of COVID-19 restrictions. Although the hit remains most severe in services, disruption to trucking has added pressure to industrial supply chains in recent weeks. The outlook remains highly uncertain but there are signs that the virus situation is starting to improve and that the focus of officials is shifting toward helping the economy get back on its feet. The State Council has signaled that a RRR cut is coming, most likely within days.
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