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By using a dummy to impersonate an elderly citizen, the TV station attempted to uphold the illusion of normalcy — a politically motivated act of self-deception.

Countless people in Shanghai — and even from other cities — discovered that they had been “volunteered” without their knowledge.

A large number of internet users have complained that Shanghai’s reopening seems endlessly delayed, with some even calling for "Shanghai Fabu" to be labeled as a fraudulent account.

“It’s been nearly two months of lockdown. Since I was born, I’ve never experienced anything like this—being locked in my home, unable to go out. It’s an absolute joke.”

"A top-down inspection that feels more like a thief sneaking around."

"Who in their right mind would pile everything on the dining table when they have nothing else to do?"

"When the leaders arrive, the supplies follow."

Some residential communities prohibited residents from using motor vehicles, allowing only pedestrian movement; entry into certain venues required a nucleic acid test report, yet “those with test reports couldn’t leave, and those who left didn’t have test reports”; in other cases, residents were denied access to essential places such as supermarkets or wet markets simply because those locations did not fall within the boundaries of their designated subdistrict.

Changning District in Shanghai has released the first list of "Covid-Free Communities." The author raises questions: So, is the "three-zone" policy still in effect? What is the difference between this and the "three zones"? Could this lead to discrimination against confirmed patients within the entire community?

Since the introduction of the “COVID-free community” evaluations, I’ve witnessed numerous shouting matches between residents and neighborhood committees, as well as among the residents themselves.

In a civilized society governed by the rule of law, public authority must not be arrogant, and private rights should be respected and protected from infringement.

Renowned Shanghai scholar Xu Zidong revealed on Weibo that famous Shanghai host Ye Huixian’s home contains over ten thousand books and cultural relics, many of which are masterpieces and even unique copies. Ye Huixian stated that if anyone comes to his home for disinfection, he would rather jump from the upper floor.

The original close contacts were not transferred, while those just discharged from the cabin hospital were taken away again as close contacts.

News crew filmed the community reopening, but the gates were closed again two hours after opening.

Media interviewed passengers live, met with complaints about lockdown policies.

News That Should Not Be Forgotten During Shanghai’s Lockdown

Sixty-one “ordinary people” fighting against the dust of the times during these 61 days.

So that when this period is mentioned again in the future, only accurate memories remain—not mistaken ones.

The decisions and arrangements made by the Party Central Committee regarding epidemic prevention and control are completely correct, and socialism with Chinese characteristics has unparalleled institutional advantages.

A deputy mayor choked up and made it to the trending list, while a topic about grocery shopping in Shanghai got censored.

When people couldn't get groceries, the TV station taught everyone about fasting.

I'm a good black man, please don't eat me, Shanghai.

The vegetables and supplies received have already turned into wet waste

The quantities of supplies donated by Wenling, Zhejiang were reported differently in various articles.

the shanghai enclave that has ensured the supply of daily essentials

"Live fish are not allowed into the residential compound."

在一栋没有人能出去的楼里，那个女人的出现让人们兴奋。

A satirical video series humorously criticizing the absurd chaos during Shanghai’s lockdown. After releasing the second episode, the creator was summoned by Shanghai police.

The wallpaper parodies Haizi’s famous poem "Facing the Sea, with Spring Blossoms", rewriting it as "Facing Another Neighborhood, Still Waiting."

Shanghai jokes have since become as famous as Soviet jokes.

A Hong Kong netizen adapted the song Shanghai Beach into a satirical piece mocking the lockdown in Shanghai.

Author Chen Yaya uses satire to portray the lives of people during lockdown, drawing parallels between "Dream of the Red Chamber" and modern reality. The story explores power struggles and human resilience in the face of a pandemic.

The pandemic will eventually pass, scallions grow fast, but our wisdom grows slowly.

“There’s a new phrase now — No business, no Shanghai.”

The Japanese occupying forces prohibited citizens from leaving the lockdown zone—even for medical needs or basic supplies—while profiting from reselling goods at high prices. A clip from a historical film is now used to criticize Shanghai’s pandemic measures.

“I live just to do PCR tests, and even if I die—I’ll still do PCR tests.”