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China's response to the pandemic was initially seen as extreme and aggressive, but it has now become the new norm. Lockdown measures have been implemented, raising concerns about individual rights. However, the balance between individual rights and public safety is constantly evolving. After 9/11, airports worldwide introduced strict safety checks, and people accepted them in exchange for greater public good. Similarly, China imposed the largest and most extensive quarantine in history, shutting down factories, halting public transport, and enforcing stay-at-home orders. This approach helped flatten the curve, preventing millions of cases and tens of thousands of deaths. However, it also strained hospitals over a longer period. Europe and America should take note of China's experience.