China zero COVID protests

Silenced in China, Grassroots Activists Commemorate the White Paper Protests Abroad

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Silenced in China, Grassroots Activists Commemorate the White Paper Protests Abroad

In late November 2022, the Chinese internet was overwhelmed by expressions of grief and rage, despite the government’s best efforts to maintain its strict censorship of online dissent. The outpouring was triggered by a fire in Urumqi, capital of the western region of Xinjiang, that killed at least 10 people after harsh COVID-19 rules reportedly … Read more

The CCP’s Zero COVID Campaign Left a Lasting Mark on Chinese Politics

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The CCP’s Zero COVID Campaign Left a Lasting Mark on Chinese Politics

Advertisement While China’s zero COVID campaign has become part of the unmentioned past for many people both inside and outside China, we shouldn’t downplay its significance. The zero COVID effort marked the first political campaign that involved the participation of practically every Chinese citizen since the end of the Cultural Revolution. Therefore, understanding the implications … Read more