Chapter 455 – Change
Country called China.
From an outside perspective, it feels like a centralized country.
‘Some say it’s one China.’
Whenever there is a gap, diplomatic friction arises.
There is so much talk on the news that I can’t tell.
Tzuyu raised the Taiwanese flag!
Chinese celebrities use hashtags on social media!
You really do overdo it.
There is, of course, a reason for that.
“Isn’t it because of the legitimacy issue with Taiwan? Just like our relationship with North Korea.”
“If that’s the case, there’s no need to interfere with evil.”
In terms of economic power and international status, Taiwan cannot be offended.
To be honest, it’s worth it.
‘I’d rather avoid Taiwan.’
It is not even recognized as a country because of China.
Every time I try to do something, it gets in the way.
Being unilaterally humiliated.
There is no reason to tread lightly.
“But you stepped on it.”
“So the real reason is different.”
“Oh.”
It’s kind of an example.
What kind of judgment will be made if there is a region that makes the same choice as Taiwan.
‘Because there are not one or two places like that.’
China has a short period of historical unification.
Rather, the period of separation was much longer.
「All major trends in the world, if they have been divided for a long time, will surely come together, and if they have been united for a long time, they will inevitably divide again.” – The first sentence of Romance of the Three Kingdoms
When an empire is created, there is always division at the end.
That is a country called China.
Such a history.
The Communist Party, which now rules China, can’t help but care.
“If you’re talking about Xinjiang Uyghur, I’ve heard it before…”
“It’s not just there.”
“?”
“Every region that belongs to China is like that.”
Because I don’t want to suffer the same.
It is by no means an accidental division.
‘In Chinese history books, it’s called a rebellion, but.’
In fact, it tried to become independent like Xinjiang Uyghur or Tibet.
Just trampled on it
Presently unified.
However, it is not a dormant volcano, but an active volcano that may explode at any time.
“China was such a country? I can’t imagine.”
“So you’re going.”
“Where are you?”
“To Wuhan.”
To understand China, you need to know.
The fact that China is by no means one.
Rumbling!
The train is running hard.
The scenery outside the window feels beautiful at first glance.
“Wow, it looks like there’s construction going on there.”
“Yes.”
“The surrounding natural environment is beautiful… And the land price in a place like that must be quite high.”
“Is it a ghost town?”
“…”
Eco-friendly apartment with nature!
That’s how you package it up and sell it.
‘If it’s a large-scale building in Shijiazhuang, it’s probably like that.’
The ghost town is a controversial area.
When I think about what happened recently, it fits naturally.
“It was originally a third-tier city, but it was upgraded a while ago.”
“1 line or 3 lines, what is that?”
“City Rating.”
Cities in China are divided into classes.
The better the city, the higher the rating.
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『China’s Cities Rating』
First line: Shanghai, Beijing
Line 1: Shenzhen, Guangzhou
New Line 1: 15 locations including Wuhan, Chongqing, and Qingdao
2nd line: Hefei, Kunming, Shijiazhuang and other 30 places
3rd line: Langfang, Shantou, Baoding, etc. 70 places
4th line: Meizhou, Baotou, etc. 90 places
5 lines: 128 places including Liupasui and Tenshui
+———————————————
Where Koreans go to travel.
Almost all of them belong to Tier 1 cities.
In a word, it means a prosperous city.
“What is the first line, and what is the new line?”
“The first line is the two most overwhelming cities, and the new line is a city that has newly risen to the first line.”
“There’s something like that in Korea too, right? Like a metropolitan city.”
“Because it’s fundamentally different.”
The best out of all of them.
The status of Shanghai and Beijing is beyond what Koreans know.
‘I can move to Seoul and Busan if I want to, but.’
Impossible in China.
In order to live in a high-ranking city, money + social status must be high.
What if there is a public official who has upgraded that grade?
It is an achievement that would not be surprising even with a few special promotions.
“Xi Jinping is a representative figure who has risen in this way.”
“Xi Jinping?”
“Okay.”
Develop the city
Even if you have a huge amount of debt, it’s enough if you show performance.
Rumbling!
Construction site outside the window.
It is a task to raise the city rating.
Even if it’s a ghost town, I’ll build it and see it.
“If that happens, it will be recorded as growth in terms of GDP, so it can be recognized as performance.”
“Who’s going to clean up after that?”
“It’s kind of a bomb run.”
The rank system of civil servants.
In Korea, district mayors, mayors, and provincial governors exist in China as well.
You just need to get promoted.
As for post-processing, if the successor does not want to be left behind, he will take care of it.
‘Because it’s been going on for decades.’
It is a wonderful culture created by Pingpingi.
China’s rapid growth smells just as bad as its fancy appearance.
I couldn’t build any stability at all.
Real estate is being built that will not even be used for promotion of local officials.
Kiriririk—!
Work of another country.
It’s not something to invest in, but I don’t know.
The problem is the side effects of these evil habits.
The fat color remains strong.
Local officials do not cover any means and methods for promotion.
“As an extreme example, if something happens in Sinan, it will be dealt with quietly without notifying the outside world.”
“That’s too extreme.”
The train arrives.
The fact that the air and atmosphere had changed was felt even before getting off the train.
Boom boom!
Can’t get out of the station
The line is long.
At its end.
“Uh…”
“Shinan is an island of angels. At least compared to here.”
It is a sight that cannot help but feel that way.
We are in the middle of post-apocalyptic water.
Chi profit-!
Spraying disinfectant.
Agents wearing protective suits that would only be worn at a nuclear power plant.
“下一个人 (next person)!”
Have to pass inspection.
After the disinfectant is the heat detector.
Only those who pass through it are allowed in.
That process.
The passers-by come out and look at So-ra with envy.
That is, wearing a gas mask.
─Awareness changes before and after the spread of the epidemic.Jpg
No Mask: Normal → Death
Mask: why do you use it? → Earthen spoon
Gas Mask: Perspective→Average
Full set: madman → winner
└ I already bought a gas mask for 15,000 won in January
└Ah, should I buy one?
└ Gas mask is average ㅅㅅㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
└Now already in progress… The era of victors is coming
It is already becoming an issue in the public.
If Corona becomes a global epidemic, gas masks will be essential.
‘That’s not to say it’s not unfounded anxiety.’
At least here in China.
A gas mask is a must.
Thanks, it goes through very easily.
Booooong!
Get out of the train station
Get on the waiting car and move towards the real Wuhan.
“Isn’t this Wuhan?”
“Hengdiandong Station, next to Wuhan.”
“Why aren’t you going to Wuhan?”
Wuhan has been under lockdown since January.
The airport and trains do not pass.
Passes through Wuhan Station without stopping.
It is impossible to enter in the normal way.
‘So I change cars at the next station.’
I decided to go in with the official who bought it.
This car was also connected by the broker side.
“Is the situation that serious?”
“It’s serious. A city with a larger population than Seoul is locked down.”
“And.”
Its seriousness.
I’m realizing it little by little.
People who live only in peaceful countries.
‘I can never imagine that the world will change.’
This is the reason for going to Wuhan, the front line.
There is also a practical context for data collection.
Squeak-!
Arrive at the checkpoint in Wuhan.
There is a long line of cars here, not people.
The roads are strictly controlled.
Except for Wuhan residents, it was forbidden to enter.
“I sent you the password for your escrow account. Please check it.”
“Chungkuk wishes you safe travels.”
“I’ll try.”
He is one of the officials in charge of Wuhan.
Thanks to the fake ID given by the secretary, I passed easily.
‘When I go out, I’m a foreigner, so I just need to look around.’
Wuhan arrived after twists and turns.
The interior is reminiscent of a city after destruction.
“There are few people on the street…”
“Because it’s already an area where control begins.”
It is also noisy in public.
Some of the locals posted photos and videos.
‘Although most of them become nice.’
Some are spread through the community.
This is the current situation in Wuhan.
The city is quiet
Vehicles barely move around, and people are hard to even see.
“We’re not allowing anyone to go out except for buying necessities. We’re going to implement complete confinement soon.”
“Does that make sense?”
“It doesn’t make sense. In Korea.”
But this is China.
Common sense.
No, it is the Communist Party that can change that common sense itself.
‘It would be nice if only Hitomi was active.’
Even in reality, they are avoiding an uproar.
The shape is also not in a direction that makes the mouth happy.
Booooong!
Vehicle handed over to public officials.
We will continue to move while capturing the scenery of Wuhan City.
Finding accommodation is another task.
The moment you enter, you may find yourself trapped.
Complete all interviews and filming before that.
Enough to know how serious the situation is.
Squeak-!
The place where you need to put the most effort is decided.
As expected, the situation outside is quite dire.
“Why are you here? It looks dangerous…”
“It’s dangerous. It’s the origin of Corona.”
“?!!”
New corona.
It occurred in Wuhan, China.
But to narrow down a more precise place.
‘Because the bats in the angry market were the cause.’
There are all kinds of speculations in the world.
China vehemently denies it.
It’s time to find out the real truth.
Stepping into the first outbreak of Corona.
