China's worst outbreak in two years has got some questioning how long it can hang on to its strategy.
On the ground as well, there's also been a noticeable shift in attitudes.
While he said that it was necessary for China to maintain its zero-Covid strategy for now, he added that it should not be afraid to eventually move towards a more "sustainable coping strategy" in the future. "These past few years, I have suffered a lot. I have lost my freedom - all in the name of the virus," one said.
Many believe loosening restrictions now could lead to an overwhelmed healthcare system - and a huge spike in the death rate. "The dilemma is do you want to accept short-term pain - a significant increase of cases, deaths - for long-term stability?""If restrictions are loosened, the number of deaths may shoot up, leading to social panic - something that will not be allowed in the politically sensitive year of the 20th party congress," said Prof Chen.
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