> if you realize that there is now tens of millions of suddenly deactivated phone plans in a country where the smartphone is integrated into everyday life Chin

> if you realize that there is now tens of millions of suddenly deactivated phone plans in a country where the smartphone is integrated into everyday life China is the land of the dual-SIM phone, to the point where Apple even made a special iPhone for them that takes dual SIM cards. People have a second SIM for work, or for their mistress, or just for cheaper calling rates to their family. During a lockdown where you're not working (=not making money) and you're stuck at home with your family (and free calling over WiFi), why wouldn't you cancel your second SIM?