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What It’s Like Inside One of China’s Protests

Nov 30, 2022
Vivian Wang, a China correspondent for The New York Times, shares firsthand insights on the recent protests sweeping China against strict COVID-19 restrictions. She describes the emotions and motivations of demonstrators, highlighting how initial grievances over lockdowns have evolved into broader calls for change. The discussion also touches on the impact of the zero COVID policy on personal freedoms, the role of government propaganda, and the potential implications for President Xi Jinping's leadership amid rising public dissent.
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