Meet Steven Back: a Hungarian expat who’s called Shanghai home for 18 years. When his residential compound entered lockdown during the latest COVID-19 wave, Steven and his wife didn’t just wait it out—they joined local volunteers to organize daily PCR tests and support neighbors. 💉👫
Through vlogs, Steven shares the real story of life under restrictions—think grocery deliveries via group chats, cheering squads from balconies, and late-night volunteer meetings. 🛒🏙️ 'It’s about community,' he says. 'Everyone’s working together.'
His videos, blending humor and heartfelt moments, have gone viral among expats and locals alike. 📱✨ 'Shanghai’s my home too,' Steven emphasizes. 'Helping here feels natural.'
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A 'Shanghainese' from Hungary shares his life under lockdown
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