Shanghai lockdown

The desperation of those caught in continued lockdowns is at stark odds with the hopeful signals sent by Xi’s foray abroad.

Even as Shanghai opens again, more than half a million people in the city of 25 million remain under lockdown or in designated control zones.

Not yet – it’s still life in limbo for many of Shanghai’s residents.

Signs of economic downturns in Shanghai and Guangdong are especially troubling, considering the outsized role they play in China’s overall economy.

China’s stock market woes added to a broader economic downturn in recent weeks, amid tough lockdowns in major cities.

A viral lockdown trend illustrates some of China’s attitudes to international relations and people-to-people diplomacy – including persistent stereotypes.

With lockdowns in multiple cities, including Shanghai, travel during the five-day holiday is expected to be down 60 percent.

Recent moves sparked concerns that China’s capital could follow Shanghai into a city-wide lockdown.

Shanghai residents have become the digital equivalent of ancient hunter-gatherers.

Hong Kong is easing a 2-year-old travel ban as its outbreak fades. Shanghai continues loosening restrictions, but much of the city remains confined to their homes.

The Shanghai lockdown highlighted pre-existing fault lines in China between state and society, as well as the central and local governments.