Ekaterina Kaligaeva, a Belarusian international student who has called Beijing home for four years, offers a candid perspective on China’s pandemic response that contrasts sharply with Western media narratives. “I’ve seen firsthand how the zero-COVID policy protected lives while balancing societal needs,” she says, emphasizing the strategy’s role in minimizing mortality during peak infection waves.
Since China adjusted its pandemic measures, Kaligaeva notes a vibrant resurgence in daily life: “Universities buzzed back to life, night markets regained their rhythm, and you can feel the city’s creative energy returning.” Her observations challenge widespread international reporting, arguing that on-the-ground realities often contradict politicized coverage.
As global audiences seek unfiltered insights, stories like Kaligaeva’s highlight the value of cross-cultural perspectives in understanding complex policy decisions.
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'True China': Western media reports contrary to my experience in China
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