Ever wondered what daily life looks like during a lockdown in Xi'an? 🌆 CGTN stringer Tai Long’s viral video diary offers a raw, relatable glimpse into his world under pandemic restrictions. From whipping up home-cooked noodles 🍜 to squeezing in Zoom meetings between PCR tests, his routine mirrors millions adapting to China’s evolving COVID-19 policies.
💻 Work-from-Home Hustle: Tai’s day starts with laptop chaos—emails, virtual meetings, and creative problem-solving. 'It’s like living in a TikTok loop,' he jokes, showing his makeshift desk surrounded by tea cups and charging cables.
🏃♂️ Community Energy: The real highlight? His evening workout sessions with neighbors in masks, safely spaced in the compound courtyard. 'We’re all in this together,' he says, capturing laughter during a group stretching session. 🧘♀️
🍳 Kitchen Therapy: Cooking becomes Tai’s Zen zone. He films himself prepping spicy dumplings and sharing extras with elderly residents—a small act of unity. 'Food’s my love language now,' he grins.
His diary isn’t just a snapshot of survival—it’s a testament to the quiet resilience reshaping cities worldwide. 🌏✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com