SWIFT CRACKDOWN China's government and state media apparatus have made scant acknowledgement of the protests - some of which … [Read more...] about Dozens of COVID-19 protesters still behind bars in China, says rights group
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China announces rollback of strict anti-COVID-19 measures
In a sharp reversal, China has announced a series of measures rolling back some of its most draconian anti-COVID-19 … [Read more...] about China announces rollback of strict anti-COVID-19 measures
Commentary: Listening to Chinese whispers shielded Beijing from COVID-19 blame
In fact the centre had given no clear direction on pandemic management. Instead, it was left to the ministries, who then … [Read more...] about Commentary: Listening to Chinese whispers shielded Beijing from COVID-19 blame
Two Chinese cities ease COVID-19 curbs after protests spread
EASING CURBS As well as the easing of curbs in Guangzhou and Chongqing, officials in Zhengzhou, the site of a big Foxconn … [Read more...] about Two Chinese cities ease COVID-19 curbs after protests spread
China softens tone on COVID-19 severity after protests
Despite near-record case numbers, Chinese Vice Premier Sun Chunlan, who oversees COVID-19 efforts, said the virus's ability … [Read more...] about China softens tone on COVID-19 severity after protests
COVID-19 protests escalate in Guangzhou as China lockdown anger boils
SHANGHAI: People in China's southern manufacturing hub of Guangzhou clashed with white hazmat-suited riot police on Tuesday … [Read more...] about COVID-19 protests escalate in Guangzhou as China lockdown anger boils
China begins inquiries into weekend COVID-19 protests
BEIJING: Chinese authorities have begun inquiries into some of the people who gathered at weekend protests against COVID-19 … [Read more...] about China begins inquiries into weekend COVID-19 protests
A timeline of COVID-19 protests in China
HENAN BANK PROTEST From May to July, hundreds of bank depositors who lost their money when multiple rural banks in Henan … [Read more...] about A timeline of COVID-19 protests in China
China protests highlight Xi’s COVID-19 policy dilemma – to walk it back or not
BEIJING: The rare street protests that erupted in cities across China over the weekend were a referendum against President Xi … [Read more...] about China protests highlight Xi’s COVID-19 policy dilemma – to walk it back or not
‘We were there to mourn’: What it was like at the COVID-19 protests in Shanghai and Beijing
According to Chris, the police started cordoning off the area after more people began gathering by the river. “The people who … [Read more...] about ‘We were there to mourn’: What it was like at the COVID-19 protests in Shanghai and Beijing
China’s COVID-19 cases hit fresh record after weekend of protests
BEIJING: China posted another record high of COVID-19 infections on Monday (Nov 28), after an extraordinary weekend of … [Read more...] about China’s COVID-19 cases hit fresh record after weekend of protests
Blank sheets of paper become symbol of defiance in China COVID-19 protests
In Shanghai, a crowd that started gathering late on Saturday to hold a candlelight vigil for the Urumqi victims held up blank … [Read more...] about Blank sheets of paper become symbol of defiance in China COVID-19 protests