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China Calls It A 'Wartime Mode' COVID-19 Lockdown. And Residents Are Protesting

Volunteer Ekebar Emet, a 21-year-old student, publicizes epidemic prevention measures in Urumqi in northwest China's Xinjiang region on Aug. 3. His messaging reaches an estimated 78 households each day. (Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images)
Volunteer Ekebar Emet, a 21-year-old student, publicizes epidemic prevention measures in Urumqi in northwest China's Xinjiang region on Aug. 3. His messaging reaches an estimated 78 households each day. (Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images)

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