Imagine your city suddenly freezing โ schools closed, streets empty, and daily life redefined. Thatโs the reality Zhang Tianchen and Zhang Xinwei, two teens from Wuhan Britain-China School, captured in their viral video documenting life during the COVID-19 lockdown.
From explaining how Wuhanโs lockdown actually worked (spoiler: it wasnโt just Netflix marathons ) to sharing practical prevention tips they learned firsthand, the duo offers a Gen-Z lens on resilience. \"We wanted to show the world our truth,\" says Zhang Xinwei, describing how they balanced online classes with community support efforts.
Their footage โ filmed entirely on smartphones โ reveals quiet moments of hope: neighbors coordinating grocery deliveries through WeChat groups, healthcare workers being cheered from balconies, and students adapting to \"Zoom school before it was cool.\"
With over 85% of Wuhanโs residents vaccinated today, their message resonates globally: \"Understanding leads to action, and action saves lives.\"
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Two Wuhan teens share experience of living in coronavirus-hit city
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