China wants workers to quickly return to factories in areas less affected by the coronavirus. That has led companies and the government to step into the breach and provide free transport back to work. Millions of workers were furloughed at the end of January to battle the spread of the virus. So governments and businesses are paying for planes, trains and buses to help them return to work.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday that factories in areas of low risk of infection should reopen. But workers have been struggling to find transport from traditional holiday visits home which has led local governments and companies to lend a hand. (BBC)
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