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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
Lifestyle
Asharq Al-Awsat

Pokemon Psyduck Becomes Symbol of China’s Lockdown Headaches

A man walks past a KFC restaurant after the city banned dine-in services amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Beijing, China May 30, 2022. (Reuters)

A headache-prone Pokemon character given away in KFC children's meals has become China's most wanted toy, selling for up to $200, as people seek ways to express their frustrations over COVID-19 lockdowns.

KFC began handing out Psyduck in China on May 21, ahead of a promotion for Children's Day on June 1, and the toy has become a focal point for social media users angered by weeks of lockdown.

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