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Patience zero: China’s remarkable unrest

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Beijing's Vigil Transforms Into Protest

This chapter covers a candlelit vigil in Beijing that transformed into a significant protest against COVID restrictions following a tragic fire. As participants mourned, their focus shifted to demanding the end of lockdowns and expressing discontent with the government's handling of the pandemic. The narrative examines the nature of public dissent in China, police responses, and the challenges faced by the Chinese Communist Party in managing widespread unrest.

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