Xi'an freed from lockdown
In parks adorned with red lanterns, a growing number of families are venturing out to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Some migrant workers and college students have rushed to railway stations and airports to travel home.
Factories are also whirring back to life.
"More than 2,000 assembly workers have returned to work. Every day, over 400 heavy-duty trucks roll off the production line here," Zhang Jinshan, a senior manager at the Shanxi Automobile Holding Group, said during an interview with Xinhua News Agency.
Some restrictions will remain in place as a precaution against the threat of further infections.
For instance, organizers of events for over 50 people should integrate disease control protocols and register with officials in advance.
Residents have also been encouraged to limit family gatherings to no more than 10 people at a time.
