The COVID pandemic lockdowns may feel like a long-gone memory at this point. But for today’s guest, it was a major event that triggered her decision to leave her motherland, perhaps for good.

Join Terri as she talks with Elena Yan, a former government worker in China. Her work mandated her to join the legions of the white-clad men and women who forced daily COVID tests on her fellow citizens. 

That, and more, drove Elena’s decision to leave. Terri learns just how common Elena’s experience is among the greater populace under the regime’s control.

Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to [email protected].

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