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One of Singapore’s defining moments during the pandemic was the swift repatriation of citizens stranded in Wuhan when the city was put under lockdown. Coordinating a complex logistical operation, Singapore organized early evacuation flights, with volunteers risking their safety to help fellow citizens return home. These repatriation flights required meticulous planning and international diplomacy, including negotiations to secure permission to land and operate amid global restrictions.