Golden Week, one of the biggest holidays in China, saw over 600 million people travel this year, a sign that China has achieved some sense of a "new normal". Tourist landmarks, hotels, and restaurants were bustling with travelers, bringing China a boon of US$70 billion in consumer spending in just a few days. Although 2020 has been challenging, Golden Week shows the world that life can get better. Our Host James Chau shares how recovery is within reach.
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