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In photos: China's zero-Covid policy sparks rare widespread protests

Across cities, people lit candles and held up blank pages in a rare act of defiance against President Xi Jinping's government.

| November 28, 2022 / 09:16 IST
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Rare protests have erupted in China against the government’s harsh zero-Covid measures. The unrest has been fueled by deaths in a fire in Urumqi city, where residents said rescue efforts were obstructed because of COVIID-19 lockdowns. (Image credit: AFP)
Rare protests have erupted in China against the government’s harsh zero-Covid measures. The unrest has been fueled by deaths in a fire in Urumqi city, where residents said rescue efforts were obstructed because of COVIID-19 lockdowns. (Image credit: AFP).
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People in Beijing and other cities were seen holding up blank sheets of paper symbolising censorship in China. (Image credit: AFP)
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AFP, some protesters can be heard chanting "Xi Jinping, step down! CCP, step down!" in a rare display of public opposition to the country's top leadership.
In a rare display of defiance, some protestors were heard shouting "Xi Jinping, step down! CCP, step down!". (Image credit: AFP)
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(Image credit: Reuters)
In China, in-person demonstrations are rare. People usually take to social media, where also there is wide censorship. (Image credit: Reuters)
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China's zero-Covid strategy
China's zero-Covid strategy has meant snap lockdowns and long quarantines for citizens. Shanghai, with a population of over 25 million, suffered food shortages after being being locked down for two months. (Image credit: Reuters)
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The people are united
The people are united in the 'fight for their future". "I'm not scared because we're not doing anything wrong, we're not breaking any laws," a protestor told AFP. "Everyone's working hard for a better tomorrow."

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