From Lockdowns to Rebirth: A Nation’s Story
How did China forge its own path during the pandemic? CGTN’s new documentary Through the Storm takes viewers on a raw, emotional ride through the Chinese mainland’s COVID-19 response. 🎥 From Wuhan’s frontline ICU heroes to village doctors trekking mountain roads, the film asks: ‘Why did China choose this strategy?’ and ‘What comes next for 2023?’ 💡
Behind the Headlines
Through interviews with decision-makers and community volunteers, the documentary unpacks tensions between public health and economic stability. One scene shows medics racing against time to build makeshift hospitals 🏥, while another highlights scientists coordinating vaccine rollouts 🧪. Spoiler: It’s not just about masks and lockdowns.
2023: A Year of Recovery?
With borders reopened and factories humming, can China’s economy rebound? The film hints at green shoots 🌱—from surging tech innovation to revived cultural festivals. But it doesn’t shy away from hard lessons learned. As one virologist says: ‘Viruses don’t care about politics.’ 🦠
Through the Storm streams globally this week. Ready to rethink the pandemic narrative? 🔍
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Through the Storm: A look back into China's 3-year COVID battle
cgtn.com