before. but the vast majority of new cases are from the northern chinese city. known for of course the warriors. it is a thriving industrial hub. and high-tech center home to 13 million people. since december 23, that s 12 days ago, 13 million people in this major metropolis have been under lock down. not allowed to go out except get a covid test. they can t leave for food or essential supplies. and public shamings taking place. involving people accuse och of breeching protocol on sunday we learned to senior communityist party officials were removed from their posts because of their pandemic performance. and we have been closely monitoring social media in the hong kong news room. to get an understanding a picture of what it s like on ground during this prolonged lock down. it paints a picture of control and desperation. he s one clip i want to share. we re seeing here is a man