Opinion
Published on: 28. April 2022

The big rumor mill

China's lockdown-plagued citizens are using the Internet to express their discontent publicly. Online protests and political jokes (段子) are all the rage. Behind their temporary tolerance lies Beijing's calculation. After all, they also serve as an outlet to let off steam dangerous to the regime.

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Last updated: 24. July 2025
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