Demonstrators shout and protest after a deadly fire in the country’s far west sparks widespread ire
Police officers detain people during a protest against Covid-19 curbs in Shanghai, China, in this screenshot obtained from a video, November 27 2022. Picture: REUTERS
A large group chanted “Down with the Chinese Communist Party, down with Xi Jinping”, according to witnesses and videos, in a rare public protest against the country’s leadership. Reuters could not independently verify the footage. Many internet users believe that residents were unable to escape in time because the building was partially locked down, which city officials denied. In Urumqi, a city of 4-million, some people have been locked down for as long as 100 days.
China defends the policy as life-saving and necessary to prevent overwhelming the healthcare system. Officials have vowed to continue with it despite the growing public pushback and its mounting economic toll.
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