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Why So Serious? A Normal Covid Day in Beijing

The video discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on daily life in China, including the use of masks, frequent nucleic acid testing, and the introduction of new terms such as "弹窗" (pop-up notification) and "静默" (lockdown). It also touches on the decrease in Chinese tourists worldwide and the societal changes brought about by the pandemic.

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Published on 2022-11-26

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