SHANGHAI, May 2 (Xinhua) -- The first batch of 666 companies on Shanghai's "white list" designed to support firms to resume production amid COVID-19 control have resumed work gradually.
Shanghai has seen an accelerated pace of resumption of work and production in key areas and industries.
For the automobile industry, which was hit hard by the epidemic, the government has strengthened monitoring of the production in key automobile firms, proactively promoted consumption and improved weak links in auto chips.
Express delivery companies in Shanghai are also gradually resuming operation, as the city has started to issue traffic permits for the delivery of important supplies.
The permits, which can be recognized across the country, allow vehicles carrying key supplies such as medical and epidemic-control materials, daily necessities and important production materials to enter and leave COVID-19-affected areas.
According to the municipal postal administration, the resumption of postal delivery in the city is also underway.
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