The protests against the strict Covid policy have begun to spread to smaller cities. The government in Beijing, on the other hand, remains silent. Its goal is to prevent large-scale protests by increasing censorship efforts. Whether someone has even heard of the protests is also a question of social background.
By Fabian Peltsch
New anti-Covid protests broke out on Monday. The government responds with a massive police presence and minor adjustments to the pandemic response. However, high infection numbers make an exit from zero-Covid impossible for the time being. Xi Jinping finds himself deep in a dilemma of his own making.
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As the world gets ready for Christmas, protests have erupted across China. The protests were sparked by a tragic fire in Urumqi, which killed ten people, and anger over the country’s restrictive Zero-COVID policy. While protest is more common in China than people think, the last two days have seen a character of dissent not seen in China since 1989.
By Experts Table.Briefings
A resident of Wulumuqi Road recounts his impressions of the protest night in Shanghai to China.Table.
By Fabian Peltsch
The clashes in Zhengzhou are the second massive anti-Covid protests in China within a week. The situation in some parts of the country looks increasingly unclear.
By Redaktion Table
