**China’s COVID Surge Forces Major Cities to Shut Down**
**Beijing, China** – A surge in COVID-19 cases in China has forced major cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, to implement strict lockdown measures.
The Chinese government is facing increasing pressure to control the spread of the virus, which has infected thousands of people in recent weeks.
**Beijing**
Beijing has been under lockdown since May 1, with residents ordered to stay home and businesses closed. Public transportation has been suspended, and only essential services are allowed to operate.
The city is conducting mass testing in an attempt to identify and isolate infected individuals.
**Shanghai**
Shanghai, China’s largest city, has also been placed under lockdown. The lockdown began on March 28 and was initially scheduled to last for two weeks, but it has since been extended indefinitely.
Residents of Shanghai are required to stay home except for essential activities, such as grocery shopping or medical appointments.
**Other Cities**
Other major cities in China, including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Tianjin, have also implemented lockdown measures in an effort to contain the virus.
The Chinese government has implemented a strict .
