China Rising Up Against Covid Restrictions

Major protests have broken out in multiple cities in China with thousands of protestors taking to the streets in Shanghai where protesters are demanding the resignation of Xi Jinping over the country's ongoing Zero COVID-19 approach.   Public anger initially flared after a deadly apartment block fire which killed ten people, including three children. Many blamed the ongoing lockdown restrictions for preventing rescue efforts.   In this episode, I give a breakdown of what we know so far and explore the importance of the ongoing pushback on global restrictions. TAKE ACTION 1) Change your profile pictures on social media to a white square to #StandWithChina The now infamous images of protestors holding up blank sheets of paper have become a symbolic statement against state censorship. Some have argued that the gesture is not only a statement about the silencing of dissent but also a challenge to authorities as if to say 'are you going to arrest me for holding a sign saying nothing?'" 2) Take part in the Covid-19 Public Inquiry and make your voice heard here: https://covid19.public-inquiry.uk/share-your-experience/