SHANGHAI -- Champagne corks were popped and relieved residents danced in the streets after Shanghai on Wednesday officially lifted a two-month virus lockdown that triggered public outrage while dealing a big blow to the economy.
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People visit the Bund, Shanghai's historic riverside district after a two-month lockdown imposed to curb a severe COVID-19 outbreak was lifted June 1. © Kyodo
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