Zero Covid Policy Protests in China

On the 24th November 2022, there was a fire in Urumqi, Xinjiang, which killed 10 people. This has sparked protests in China against the Zero Covid tolerance policies. This was because the fire engine could not get to the people’s house in time due to the lockdown in the area, as covid cases have risen there. These protests have been very dramatic, leading to clashes between the police and protesters. One such protest happened over the weekend, with hundreds of protesters clashing with the