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Protests across China as anger mounts over zero-Covid policy

SHANGHAI: Hundreds of people took to the streets in China's major cities on Sunday to protest against the country's zero-Covid policy, in a rare outpouring of public anger against the state.

Bangkok Post · Nov 28, 2022

Chinese police accused of assaulting BBC journalist

The BBC says Chinese police assaulted and detained its journalist covering a protest in Shanghai, before releasing him after several hours.

The New Daily · Nov 28, 2022

Clashes in Shanghai as protests over zero-Covid policy grip China

Beijing, Chengdu and Wuhan see demonstrations as anger over Xi Jinping’s strict Covid policies builds, in a test for the Communist party

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2022

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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.

Reuters · Nov 28, 2022

BBC journalist ‘beaten and kicked by police’ during Covid protests in China

The broadcaster said it was ‘very concerned’ after confirming cameraman Edward Lawrence ‘was attacked’ in Shanghai on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022

BBC says Chinese police assaulted one of its journalists at Shanghai protest

The BBC said Chinese police had assaulted one of its journalists covering a protest in the commercial hub of Shanghai and detained him for several hours, drawing criticism from Britain's government, which described his detention as "shocking".

Reuters · Nov 27, 2022

Protests of strict lockdown hit Shanghai, other China cities

A protest against China’s strict “zero-COVID” policies resurfaced in Shanghai on Sunday afternoon even after police cleared away hundreds of demonstrators in the early morning with force and pepper spray

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022

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Anger Spreads Across China over COVID Measures

Protests against China's heavy COVID-19 curbs spread to more cities, including the financial hub Shanghai on Sunday, nearly three years into the pandemic, with a fresh wave of anger sparked by a deadly fire in the country's far west. The fire on Thursday that killed 10 people in a high-rise…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 27, 2022

Anti-Covid protests in China triggered by deadly fire

Police used pepper spray to stop around 300 protesters who had gathered in Shanghai

Wales Online · Nov 27, 2022

Anti-lockdown protests spread in China as anger rises over zero-Covid strategy

Beijing students shout ‘freedom will prevail’, as Urumqi fire prompts levels of disobedience unprecedented in Xi era

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2022

Clashes in Shanghai as COVID protests flare across China

Hundreds of demonstrators and police clashed in Shanghai on Sunday night as protests over China's stringent COVID restrictions flared for a third day and spread to several cities in the wake of a deadly fire in the country's far west.

Reuters · Nov 27, 2022

Tesla recalls thousands of cars in China on software, seat belts

Tesla Inc. is recalling almost 81,000 electric cars in China — more than it typically ships from its Shanghai factory in any given month — due to a software issue and seat belt problems.

Tribune News Service · Nov 25, 2022

Louis Vuitton Picks Shanghai for First Furniture and Homewares Store

Louis Vuitton on Friday announced plans to open a dedicated furniture and homewares store in Shanghai, a world first for the French luxury brand as it aims to expand further into lifestyle offerings to affluent Chinese clients. The appointment-only showroom, which will open on Monday, is located in a century-old…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 25, 2022

China Reports New Daily Record COVID Cases, Curbs Tighten across Country

China on Friday reported another record high of daily COVID-19 infections, as cities across the country enforce measures and curbs to control outbreaks. Thursday's new local COVID-19 infections set a daily record for a second consecutive day, beating a figure set in mid-April, when the commercial hub of Shanghai was…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 25, 2022

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Reuters · Nov 24, 2022

China's COVID infections hit record as economic outlook darkens

China reported record high COVID-19 infections on Thursday, with cities nationwide imposing localised lockdowns, mass testing and other curbs that are fuelling frustration and darkening the outlook for the world's second largest economy.

Caixin Global · Nov 24, 2022

Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.25% on Thursday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.15%

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 23, 2022

China Widens COVID Curbs, Apple Factory Unrest Adds to Economy Worries

Chinese authorities imposed more restrictions on Wednesday to rein in a rapid rise in COVID-19 infections, adding to investors' worries about the economy just as fresh unrest at the world's largest iPhone factory highlighted the social and financial toll of these curbs. Across China, cities including the capital Beijing and…

Caixin Global · Nov 23, 2022

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.26% on Wednesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.27%

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Reuters · Nov 23, 2022

China widens COVID curbs, Apple factory unrest adds to economy worries

(Corrects time since Guangzhou protest in 11th paragraph)

Caixin Global · Nov 22, 2022

China’s STAR Market Hosts $102 Billion of IPOs in First Three Years

Nasdaq-like Shanghai board’s fundraising for 486 companies accounts for more than 40% of China’s initial share sales since June 2019

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

China travel guide: Everything you need to know

This Asian super-power could take a lifetime – or several – to explore. Here’s our guide to help plan your next trip

Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2022

Beijing shuts parks, Shanghai tightens entry as COVID cases spike

China’s capital closes more public venues, and Shanghai to impose strict entry rules from Thursday.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

China's financial hub Shanghai to tighten COVID rules for people entering the city

China's financial hub Shanghai said on Tuesday it will tighten rules for people entering the city from Nov. 24 to combat the recent COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

Reuters · Nov 21, 2022

Analysis-China's great reopening may come too late for many businesses

The culinary tourism business of Brian Bergey and his wife Ruixi Hu has persevered in China through three years of harsh COVID-19 restrictions.

Reuters · Nov 16, 2022

Shanghai Disney to re-open parts of resort but keep main park shut

The Shanghai Disney Resort said it would open some parts of the resort from Thursday, but the main Disneyland park would stay shut until further notice.

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