After the epidemic, companies began returning to work and resuming production.
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usage
Often pairs with 复产 (fùchǎn, 'resume production') as the set phrase 复工复产 — used heavily in news and government announcements after a strike, holiday, or disruption like COVID-19.
history
Became a defining vocabulary item in 2020-2022 China during pandemic shutdowns; 复工率 (fùgōnglǜ, 'return-to-work rate') was tracked weekly by the State Council as a recovery metric.
