China to Ease, 'Zero-COVID' Restrictions , Amid Nationwide Protests.
China to Ease, 'Zero-COVID' Restrictions , Amid Nationwide Protests.
According to NBC News, state-run news
agency Xinhua reported that Sun Chunlan,
the vice premier in charge of pandemic response, .
... said the nation was facing , “a new situation and new tasks
in epidemic prevention and control.”.
Sun reportedly emphasized the importance of improving
treatment and medication while also increasing
vaccinations, particularly among the older population.
Despite Chinese authorities easing COVID measures
last month, recent outbreaks have resulted in millions
of people being forced to remain in their homes.
NBC reports that restrictions have
been eased in major cities including
Guangzhou, Zhengzhou and Chongqing. .
Both Guangzhou and Zhengzhou have
experienced increased COVID unrest and protests. .
Both Guangzhou and Zhengzhou have
experienced increased COVID unrest and protests. .
Last week, a massive protest
took place in Zhengzhou at
the world's largest iPhone factory.
Authorities in China have been quick to stamp out
protests and have increased police presence on the
streets to prevent further public displays of dissent. .
Authorities in China have been quick to stamp out
protests and have increased police presence on the
streets to prevent further public displays of dissent. .
Recent nationwide protests have seen crowds calling
for an end to strict COVID restrictions they claim
contributed to a deadly fire in the Xinjiang region.
NBC reports that other protestors have
called for sweeping democratic reform
and even for President Xi Jinping to step down.
