COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Northern China, prompting authorities in Xi’an city—home to 13 million people—to implement lockdown measures. Meanwhile, a town in the capital city Beijing, known as a hub for Chinese artists, has reported confirmed cases. On Dec. 22, the Xi’an local authorities announced the lockdown of the whole city, including residential neighborhoods, workplaces, all schools, and indoor venues, due to the recent spike of COVID-19 cases. The city reported 52 COVID-19 cases on the same day, in addition to the 57 cases that were confirmed on Dec. 19. But the numbers may be higher. Residents told the Chinese language edition of The Epoch Times that there were more than 50 confirmed cases in the Qujiang New District of Xi’an alone. The city’s primary and secondary schools, kindergartens, and off-campus training institutions have been suspended since Dec. 20. Since Dec. 16, all universities, colleges, and technical …