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China's Zero COVID Policy: Trust and Turmoil
This chapter explores the enforcement of China's zero COVID policy, examining its initial success rooted in community trust and the subsequent decline in public confidence as the policy proved unsustainable. The discussion highlights increasing discontent among citizens, the resilience of the ruling party, and emerging social behaviors that reflect a growing sense of hopelessness.