Changchun Residents in Lockdown Seek Help by Hitting Pots and Pans

Changchun Residents in Lockdown Seek Help by Hitting Pots and Pans
A volunteer disinfects the area as it snows during the COVID-19 lockdown in Changchun in northeast China's Jilin province on March 12, 2022. Chinatopix Via AP
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A lockdown of Changchun city has been going on for more than a month; with nine million people relying on one food distribution channel controlled by the authorities. Local residents reported that incidents of hunger and suicide were left uncared for.

Several online videos showed starving Changchung residents in high-rise buildings hitting pots and pans calling for help.