China vows crackdown on ‘hostile forces’ as public tests Xi

China vows crackdown on 'hostile forces' as public tests Xi

BEIJING (AP) — China’s ruling Communist Party has vowed to “resolutely crack down on infiltration and sabotage activities by hostile forces,” following the largest street demonstrations in decades by citizens fed up with strict anti-virus restrictions. A massive show of force by the security services Wednesday sought to deter further protests. The statement from the … Read more

Guangzhou lockdown: Chinese are criticalizing zero-Covid — in language censors don’t seem to understand

Guangzhou lockdown: Chinese are criticalizing zero-Covid — in language censors don't seem to understand

hong kong CNN — In many countries, cursing online about the government is so commonplace nobody beats an eye. But it’s not such an easy task on China’s heavily censored internet. That doesn’t appear to have stopped residents of Guangzhou from venting their frustration after their city – a global manufacturing powerhouse home to 19 … Read more

China’s manufacturing hub Guangzhou partially locked down as Covid outbreak widens

China's manufacturing hub Guangzhou partially locked down as Covid outbreak widens

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week update exploring what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. Sign up here. hong kong CNN — China’s southern metropolis of Guangzhou has locked down more than 5 million residents, as authorities … Read more