Chinese citizens face new outbreak with zero-COVID dropped
By DW
24 December 2022 |
1:49 pm
China is grappling with a new wave of COVID-19 after the government lifted its strict anti-pandemic measures. Some citizens are shocked by the sudden change while others welcome it with a sigh of relief.
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