Will the protests succeed? People in China are angry about lockdowns, the economy and freedom of speech. Now, they are marching on the streets.
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World holds breath as anger explodes in China
Will the protests succeed? People in China are angry about lockdowns, the economy and freedom of speech. Now, they are marching on the streets.
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What's happening?
In ChinaA country in East Asia, home to 1.4 billion people., thousands of people are standing on the streets. They are holding blank pieces of paper. It is a sign that they are angry with their leaders.
The protests are very unusual. China always acts quickly to shut down any signs that people are not happy. Newspapers and people online are not allowed to write about what is happening. Many hold blank pieces of paper to show they are not allowed to speak.
The protests started after a fire in the town of UrumqiThe capital of the Xinjiang region in the northwest of China.. Ten people died, and locals say they could not escape their homes due to strict Covid-19The official scientific name for the type of coronavirus that swept the world from March 2020. lockdown rules.
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China still has very strictHarsh and believing that rules must be followed exactly. rules about Covid-19. The country's leaders want to make sure that there are no Covid-19 cases in China.
But many people want life to return to normal. And protestors are angry about other things too, like the fact that they are not allowed to speak freely.
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Will the protests succeed?
Yes! China has a huge number of people. If enough people are angry, leaders will have to change their minds and allow more freedoms.
No! China is very good at shutting down protests. They will keep arresting people until the protests stop.
Keywords
China - A country in East Asia, home to 1.4 billion people.
Urumqi - The capital of the Xinjiang region in the northwest of China.
Covid-19 - The official scientific name for the type of coronavirus that swept the world from March 2020.
Strict - Harsh and believing that rules must be followed exactly.
World holds breath as anger explodes in China
Courageous: Protesters hold blank sheets of paper as a symbol of their enforced silence. Glossary
China - A country in East Asia, home to 1.4 billion people.
Urumqi - The capital of the Xinjiang region in the northwest of China.
Covid-19 - The official scientific name for the type of coronavirus that swept the world from March 2020.
Strict - Harsh and believing that rules must be followed exactly.