Onlookers described the gathering, at a busy crossroads in central Shanghai near to where a vigil to the victims of a fire in western China had taken place a day earlier, as unlike anything they had witnessed before. ( read original story ...)
In China, protesters angered by harsh COVID lockdowns call for President Xi to step down
A deadly fire in the northwestern city of Urumqi has ignited anger and protests across China against the country's strict 'zero-COVID' policies. ( read original story ...)
Chinese protests over COVID lockdowns reach boiling point in Beijing, Shanghai
Many protesters blamed the deaths on China's COVID restrictions, which they say prevented people from leaving the apartment and also hampered the ability of rescue workers to reach those who were trapped. ( read original story ...)
Protesters over China’s COVID lockdowns call for Xi to resign; crowds clash with police in Shanghai
Police cleared protesters in Shanghai who called for Xi’s removal. Social media reports said protests spread to other cities, including Beijing, ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai hit by COVID-19 protests as anger spreads across China
SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Protests against China's heavy COVID-19 curbs spread to more cities, including the financial hub Shanghai on Sunday (Nov 27), nearly three years into the pandemic, with a fresh wave ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai Marathon returns after 2 years
The 2022 Shanghai Marathon was held as scheduled on Sunday after the 2021 edition was canceled due to the resurgence of the COVID-19 epidemic. A total of 18,000 runners - double the number two years ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai polishes global financial allure
The Shanghai Branch of China Media Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance of Jiao Tong University at the Shanghai International Financial Center Dev ( read original story ...)