We proudly present Episode 1 of the new season of Strangers in China, part of the Sinica Network from The China Project. In this season, host Clay Baldo provides an intimate look at the lockdown in Shanghai, from the foreboding that preceded it through the harrowing days of the lockdown itself.
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2:21 – A preview of this season of Strangers in China
8:23 – The Shanghai fāngcāng方舱 and emergence of spontaneous mass gatherings
13:28 – Explaining the role of neighborhood committees/ jūwěihuì 居委会 in China
18:39 – The exploration of mental health throughout this podcast
24:21 – Clay’s process in producing the podcast
28:06 – The editorial choice to not dub over Chinese speakers
31:29 – Can the protests like the one that broke out on Urumqi Lu emerge again?
37:15 – Examples of strong group solidarity during the lockdown
43:35 – Clay’s thoughts on the recent loosening of restrictions
A transcript of this podcast will be available soon at TheChinaProject.com.
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