The Wuhan celebrations were presented as a great source of national pride for China, who are projecting to the world that they alone have succeeded in conquering a virus that no one else has been able to get under control.
Many were baffled to see China's unprecedented images and videos showcasing supposed success in dealing with the virus, all without even having the need for a COVID-19 vaccine! Some were downright envious that Chinese citizens were able to bring in the New Year freely and openly, hoping that one day it could be them, too.
Beijing has been happy to continue to deliver a roadmap of solutions to the rest of the world, which includes further rolling lockdowns and draconian restrictions until the virus is "Under control," like in China.
China did not eliminate a virus, they successfully sold the image of eliminating a virus.
Some will inevitably ask: if China did not in fact eliminate the virus, how is it that China is completely open and thriving during the pandemic?
China did not defeat a virus, but they did declare victory over a virus, told us they had virtually eliminated a virus, and then moved on.
If there's one thing we can borrow from China's *real* response to the pandemic, it's their post-Wuhan reaction, which showcases that the virus is not powerful enough to even consider a thought about reorienting society around it.
https://jordanschachtel.substack.com/p/chinas-covid-19-success-is-a-mirage?r
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