🔍 From Beijing Classrooms to Bustling Streets: A Student’s Take on China’s COVID Journey
For Ekaterina Kaligaeva, a Belarusian international student, life in Beijing over the past four years has been a masterclass in resilience. Amid Western headlines critiquing China’s pandemic response, her firsthand experience tells a different story. 🏙️
‘China’s zero-COVID strategy saved lives when uncertainty was at its peak,’ Ekaterina shares. ‘The policies weren’t just rules—they were lifelines.’ From closed campuses to masked commutes, she witnessed communities banding together, echoing what she calls ‘the heartbeat of collective responsibility.’ 💪
🎯 Policy Shifts & the Return to Normalcy
Now, as China adjusts its approach, Ekaterina celebrates Beijing’s revival. ‘Schools are buzzing, malls are packed, and parks are full of laughter again,’ she says. ‘It’s like the city hit ‘reset’ and found its rhythm.’ 🛍️📚
Her message to critics? ‘Don’t believe everything you read. Come see the warmth and energy here for yourself.’ 🌟
