Shanghai reopens some public transport after months-long Covid lockdown

Partial restart comes as curbs tightened in other areas, highlighting difficulties of resuming life under China's strict zero-Covid policy

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Shanghai has reopened a small part of the world's longest subway system after some lines had been closed for almost two months, as the city paves the way for a more complete lifting of its Covid-19 lockdown next week.

With most residents not allowed to leave their homes and restrictions tightening in parts of China's most populous city, commuters early on Sunday needed strong reasons to travel.