18 cases were found in the city. And thus China's 'zero' policy has kicked in.

Xi’an is a city of 13 million.

City official Zhang Xuedong said ... Xi’an would implement “seven-day temporary control measures”, including:

  • Public entertainment venues including pubs, internet cafes and karaoke bars will shut from midnight on Wednesday
  • Restaurants will not be allowed to serve diners indoors but may continue to offer takeaway services
  • Schools are to start the summer holiday early and universities will seal off their campuses
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Earlier this year Shanghai imposed a 3-day lockdown that stretched on for months.