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Wang Fan, 39, runs several bars and restaurants in Wuhan.

One year after lockdown, Wuhan volunteers say the pandemic transformed their lives

COVID-19

The pandemic inspired some Wuhan residents to volunteer and help out. Others sought out a change of scenery after the lockdown lifted. Many still have PTSD, says Wuhan-based restaurateur Wang Fan.

Wuhan Prison is a dive bar that holds about 200 people in Wuhan, China.

Wuhan — China’s punk capital — slowly returns to its indie music scene

Music
A rocket is shown launching with the fire from boosters and smoke shown at the bottom with trees in the distance.

Biden seeks to extend US-Russia arms deal; Controversial tweet from Iran’s supreme leader; Honduras set for permanent abortion ban

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A screen shows a CCTV state media broadcast of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Wuhan at a shopping centre in Beijing as the country is hit by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, China, March 10, 2020.

Lockdown in Wuhan takes a toll on people’s mental health

COVID-19
A worker amid a room of cots

What’s life like for residents of Wuhan?

Health & Medicine
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Chinese Wedding Rush on “Love You Forever” Day

Lifestyle & Belief

Couples are lining up to tie the knot in China today. That’s because “January 4, 2013” sounds similar to “I will love you all my life” in Mandarin.

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