Wuhan’s streets, once quiet during strict pandemic measures, are now buzzing with food stalls, live music, and families enjoying late-night street snacks. Local vendor Li Wei grins while flipping skewers: \"Business is better than pre-COVID days! Young people are spending again.\" 🍡
Balancing Safety & Normalcy 🎭
China’s optimized COVID-19 policies aim to protect public health while reviving economies. In Wuhan, regular testing booths remain, but residents praise streamlined protocols. \"No more long lockdowns—just quick adjustments,\" says college student Zhang Yuting, snapping selfies at a cherry blossom festival. 🌸
Tech Parks & Startups Accelerate 🚀
The city’s \"Silicon Valley\" zone reports a 20% surge in new AI and green energy firms since January. Tencent-backed incubators are packed with entrepreneurs pitching ideas—proving resilience in China’s innovation hubs. 💻
Culture Takes Center Stage 🎨
Wuhan’s iconic Yellow Crane Tower now hosts holographic art shows blending ancient poetry with VR. \"It’s like history meets TikTok,\" laughs tourist Marco from Italy. Local theaters also revived 15 traditional operas this spring. 🎭
