People wearing face masks walk by a gestured tiger statue, a Chinese zodiac which marks the year 2022, on display at the Central Business District in Beijing, Monday, January 17, 2022. China’s economy expanded by 8.1% in 2021 but Beijing faces pressure to shore up activity after an abrupt slump in the second half as the ruling Communist Party forced its vast real estate industry to cut surging debt. (Photo by Andy Wong/AP Photo)
