China's Unrest: Protests and Policies

This chapter explores the relationship between China's stringent COVID-19 policies and the widespread protests triggered by incidents like the Xinjiang fire. It examines the challenges faced by the Chinese government in managing public discontent and contrasts the current unrest with historical protests from 1989. The narrative emphasizes the evolving dynamics of protest in China and the emotional motivations underpinning public dissent amid increasing state repression.