Published 1 year ago

China eases COVID rules in some areas after protests

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China eased some COVID-19 restrictions on Monday after a long weekend of protests against the country’s “zero COVID” policy, which morphed into one of the largest opposition movements to the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) party in decades.

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Times of India

China eases Covid rules after wide protests of lockdowns

The city government of Beijing announced on Monday it would no longer set up gates to block access to apartment compounds where infections are found. It made no mention of a deadly fire last week that set off the protests following questions about whether firefighters or victims trying to escape were blocked by locked doors or other anti-virus controls.

1 year ago·India

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CTV News

China eases COVID rules after protests, keeps wider strategy

Chinese authorities eased some anti-virus rules but affirmed their severe 'zero COVID' strategy Monday after protesters demanded President Xi Jinping resign in the biggest show of opposition to the ruling Communist Party in decades.

1 year ago·Canada

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The Independent

China’s Covid protests explained as demonstrators against lockdown clash with police

Demonstraters take to the streets in Beijing and Shanghai, with some chanting ‘down with the Chinese Communist Party’

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Global News

China further eases restrictions but reaffirms zero-COVID stance amid protests - National

Most protesters complained about excessive restrictions, but some shouted slogans against Xi, China’s most powerful leader since at least the 1980s

1 year ago·Toronto, Canada

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Irish Independent

Chinese officials affirm zero-Covid stance despite protests

Chinese authorities have affirmed their commitment to a severe “zero-Covid” strategy after crowds demanded the resignation of President Xi Jinping during protests against measures that confine millions of people to their homes.

1 year ago·Ireland

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Washington Times

China eases COVID rules after wide protests of lockdowns

Chinese authorities eased some anti-virus rules but affirmed their severe "zero COVID" strategy Monday after protesters demanded President Xi Jinping resign in the biggest show of opposition to the ruling Communist Party in decades.

1 year ago·United States

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