The wave of civil disobedience is unprecedented in mainland China in the past decade, as frustration mounts over Xi’s signature zero-Covid policy nearly three years into the pandemic. Chinese stocks fell sharply as investors raised concerns over the impact of the protests on the world’s second-largest economy. Footage on social media showed Edward Lawrence being dragged to the ground in handcuffs, while he was seen saying in another video: “Call the consulate now”. Photograph: Thomas Peter/ReutersChina has stuck with Xi’s zero-Covid policy even as much of the world has lifted most restrictions. In a video on social media, a protester accused Xi of locking people up and confining them to their homes.

Source: The Guardian November 29, 2022 07:14 UTC