Protestors in Shanghai are chanting anti-government slogans. It is unclear if arrests alone can stop simmering anger from nearly three years of harsh Covid lockdowns from boiling into something bigger. ( read original story ...)
Shanghai, Xiamen marathon runners eligible for 2023 world championships
Following the return of the Beijing Marathon earlier this month after a two-year hiatus, the Shanghai and Xiamen marathons were held on Sunday, attracting 18,000 and 28,000 runners respectively. The ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai reports 16 symptomatic, 128 asymptomatic COVID cases for Nov 27
Shanghai reported 16 new domestically transmitted symptomatic coronavirus cases for Nov. 27, up from 11 a day earlier, while 128 local asymptomatic cases were reported, up from 119 the previous day, the city government said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Shanghai protests: ‘We want everyone to hear our voice’
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 ...)
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 ...)