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The Fall of Zero COVID: A Reflection on China's Lockdowns and Their Aftermath
The Experience of Lockdowns in Shanghai
In the aftermath of China's strict COVID-19 lockdowns of 2022, a vivid picture emerges of life under tight restrictions. Shanghai, a sprawling metropolis with a population of 25 million, was effectively caged like an enclosure of animals for months on end. Streets once bustling with activity fell eerily silent as residents endured months of confinement.