Since China dropped its strict “zero-COVID” policy, a joke has been making the rounds on social media about the sudden shift.
Three men who don’t know each other sit in a prison cell. Each explains why he was arrested:
The New York TimesWithout a COVID narrative, China's censors are not sure what to do
Without a COVID narrative, China's censors are not sure what to do
By John Liu and Paul Mozur
22 Dec 2022 · 5 min read
Editor's Note
For once, the Chinese Communist Party's messaging has let it down. By failing to communicate new COVID rules effectively, the government has aggravated an already dangerous situation. The NYT reports.
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