How did China forge its own path during the pandemic? CGTN's new documentary Through the Storm dives into three years of decisive virus containment efforts, frontline resilience, and the roadmap to economic recovery. Through interviews with ICU doctors, rural healthcare providers, and policy architects, the film explores the logic behind China's unique approach to balancing public health priorities and societal needs.
The project spotlights untold stories – from village doctors traversing mountain roads to deliver medicine, to urban volunteers coordinating lockdown logistics. It also examines key decisions during critical phases: Wuhan's initial outbreak containment, targeted “zero-COVID” measures, and the gradual reopening that set the stage for 2023's GDP growth targets of 5% and beyond.
With global supply chains still rebounding, analysts suggest China's post-pandemic revival could add $1.5 trillion to the world economy this year. The documentary launches as international travelers return to Chinese cities, offering viewers a timely lens on policy decisions that shaped 20% of humanity's pandemic experience.
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Through the Storm: A look back into China's 3-year COVID battle
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