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Why Shanghai is back in lockdown

Why Shanghai is back in lockdown

FromThe Story


Why Shanghai is back in lockdown

FromThe Story

ratings:
Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Apr 27, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As Shanghai enters the fourth week of the world’s strictest Covid lockdown, residents are running out of food, medicine and patience – and there’s no end in sight. Meanwhile Beijing has begun mass testing and ordered its nearly 22 million residents to remain in the city. Should China rethink its Covid strategy?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guests:- Didi Tang, Beijing correspondent, The Times.- Ian Mote, British banker living in Shanghai.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: BBC, NBC, CBS, PBS, WION, ABC News.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Apr 27, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

One remarkable story, told in depth, each day. Our daily news podcast takes you to the heart of the stories that matter, with exclusive access and reporting. Published for the start of your day and hosted by Manveen Rana and David Aaronovitch.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.