Tag: Covid
Covid lockdown protest break out in China city after deadly fire – BBC News
Fresh protests have broken out in China over its Covid restrictions, after an apartment block fire killed 10 people in the city of Urumqi. Authorities have denied that strict Covid rules prevented residents from escaping the fire, which has seemingly sparked further unrest in the country. Footage shared on Chinese social media appeared to show demonstrators confronting officials, breaking down barriers, and shouting “end the…
China Covid: Shocking protests are huge challenge for China's leaders
China’s rulers appear to have drastically underestimated growing discontent at Xi Jinping’s zero-Covid policy. The post China Covid: Shocking protests are huge challenge for China's leaders appeared first on Rich TVX News Network.
Over one-fifth of China’s total GDP under lockdown amid record Covid surge, new report finds
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube More than one-fifth of China’s total gross domestic product (GDP) is currently under lockdown, according to a November 24, 2022, report by finance group Nomura. The report also projected the amount of GDP affected by lockdowns would continue to rise in coming weeks as China deals with its biggest Covid-19 case surge since the start of…
China Xinjiang: Urumqi rocked by Covid lockdown protests after deadly fire
Urumqi residents confronted officials amid claims Covid restrictions stopped people escaping a blaze. The post China Xinjiang: Urumqi rocked by Covid lockdown protests after deadly fire appeared first on Rich TVX News Network.
Record daily China Covid cases despite strict lockdowns – BBC News
China has recorded its highest number of daily Covid cases since the pandemic began, despite stringent measures designed to eliminate the virus. Several major cities including the capital Beijing and southern trade hub Guangzhou are experiencing outbreaks. Wednesday saw 31,527 cases recorded compared with an April peak of 28,000. The latest lockdown measures have been imposed in the city of Zhengzhou, home to the world’s…
White House shuts down reporter's question on COVID origin: 'I'm done with you'
Karine Jean-Pierre holds White House press briefing 11/22/2022 #foxnews Subscribe to Fox News! https://bit.ly/2vaBUvAS Watch more Fox News Video: http://video.foxnews.com Watch Fox News Channel Live: http://www.foxnewsgo.com/ FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service delivering breaking news as well as political and business news. The number one network in cable, FNC has been the most-watched television news channel for 18 consecutive years. According…