The riverbank is usually alive with people singing, dancing, flying kites, fishing or simply enjoying a romantic walk but all that stopped when the coronavirus emerged in Wuhan about a year ago and the city was placed into a strict lockdown that dragged on for 76 days. Photo AFP
Standing beside a large picture of Mao Zedong, Shen Peihua recalls the moment she resumed her daily swim in the Yangtze River in Wuhan after the Chinese city's long coronavirus lockdown.
"I felt so happy, it was like being reborn," the 68-year-old said.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
