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“We are afraid of becoming Shanghai” – What a Beijing resident tells SKAI about the situation in the Chinese capital

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Beijing, with a population of 21 million, is in fear of a severe lockdown like that of Shanghai.

THE Wope Hope is a journalist in the Chinese capital and describes in SKAI everyday life for fear of new strict restrictions.

“Some cases have broken out these days and from the 22 until today a total of about 70 cases have been reported, most of which are in the Chaoyan area and that is why some neighborhoods in Chaoyan are now in a temporary state, especially those reported cases. “I think some people here in Beijing are scared of locksmithing all over the city.”he states.

Metal fences and roadblocks are being set up with citizens running to buy food.

“I can not say that I’m not afraid. Of course I’m worried about the deterioration of the situation and that ‘s why I think it’ s necessary for us all to make some supplies, we are preparing for any eventuality. The cases have just broken out and we have no idea future “, he emphasizes.

At the same time, the Chinese authorities continue to impose the unprecedented lockdown in Shanghai.

“Every residential complex in Shanghai is given a specific designation. Either as an exclusion zone, or as a control zone, or as a prevention zone. tenants are not allowed to leave their apartments “ reports the Head of the Public Diplomacy Office of the Consulate General of Shanghai, Eleni Moutsaki.

As part of the inspections, the queues at the points where coronavirus tests are performed are endless and fears are expressed for increasingly strict measures against the spread of the coronavirus.

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