'We all have to make sacrifices now': first-hand report from Shanghai

The lockdown in Shanghai has been extended indefinitely. "Shanghai's streets are completely deserted for the first time. A frightening scene," says Zhang Xinran. The 28-year-old employee of an advertising agency describes chaotic conditions inside housing complexes, but also explains that the population continues to support the government's zero-covid policy. China.Table shares her insights below.

Last updated: 24. July 2025