A lockdown of Changchun city has been going on for more than a month; with nine million people relying on one food distribution channel controlled by the authorities. Local residents reported that incidents of hunger and suicide were left uncared for.
Several online videos showed starving Changchung residents in high-rise buildings hitting pots and pans calling for help.
A local resident confirmed the situation to the Chinese Epoch Times. Local officials’ recent actions also implied the reality of the starvation.
On April 10, police put a man in 7 days detention and gave him a 300 yuan ($47) fine for organizing a “pot knocking operation with the intention to pressure the government,” Changchun security bureau reported.
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