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Published Fri, May 20, 2022 · 06:30 PM

Shanghai, China’s financial hub with more than 28 million people, remains in lockdown for almost 2 months, though more residents are recently allowed to go out to shop for groceries. PHOTO: PIXABAY/RED RACOON

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