China to Ease, 'Zero-COVID' Restrictions , Amid Nationwide Protests.<br />China to Ease, 'Zero-COVID' Restrictions , Amid Nationwide Protests.<br />According to NBC News, state-run news <br />agency Xinhua reported that Sun Chunlan, <br />the vice premier in charge of pandemic response, .<br />... said the nation was facing , “a new situation and new tasks <br />in epidemic prevention and control.”.<br />Sun reportedly emphasized the importance of improving <br />treatment and medication while also increasing <br />vaccinations, particularly among the older population.<br />Despite Chinese authorities easing COVID measures <br />last month, recent outbreaks have resulted in millions <br />of people being forced to remain in their homes.<br />NBC reports that restrictions have<br />been eased in major cities including <br />Guangzhou, Zhengzhou and Chongqing. .<br />Both Guangzhou and Zhengzhou have <br />experienced increased COVID unrest and protests. .<br />Both Guangzhou and Zhengzhou have <br />experienced increased COVID unrest and protests. .<br />Last week, a massive protest <br />took place in Zhengzhou at <br />the world's largest iPhone factory.<br />Authorities in China have been quick to stamp out <br />protests and have increased police presence on the <br />streets to prevent further public displays of dissent. .<br />Authorities in China have been quick to stamp out <br />protests and have increased police presence on the <br />streets to prevent further public displays of dissent. .<br />Recent nationwide protests have seen crowds calling <br />for an end to strict COVID restrictions they claim <br />contributed to a deadly fire in the Xinjiang region.<br />NBC reports that other protestors have <br />called for sweeping democratic reform <br />and even for President Xi Jinping to step down.
