China issues a warning to those asking questions ‘Covid free policy’
Date 06 May 2022 time 16:45
China is committed to Zero-Covid, warning against words or actions that distort, question or oppose the country’s policies.
On May 6, CNN reported that a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (Politburo) led by President Xi Jinping said China remains committed to its zero-Covid policy. ) firmly and issued a strong warning to anyone questioning the policy.
Politburo’s seven-member committee pledged “will firmly adhere to the Covid-free policy and take decisive action against any words or actions that distort, question or oppose our country’s epidemic control policies.”
The report said it was the first time a Chinese leader had publicly commented on his handling of COVID-19. It has since received public criticism for enforcing strict lockdown measures in Shanghai.
After some people were dissatisfied with the policy because of the stringent and frequent lockdowns and its negative impact on China’s economy. While many countries have begun to return to normal life
The meeting stated that disease prevention and control strategies are scientific and effective. which China has overcome the epidemic of Covid-19 already in Wuhan and will be able to overcome the epidemic in Shanghai for sure
The number of people infected with COVID-19 Increasingly, China has to lock down cities. more than ten locations across the country including Shanghai The country’s largest and wealthiest city and is one of the largest megacities in the world became the first major city in China to be locked down in the whole city As a result, about 25 million people have to stay at home. raising concerns about the disruption of broader economic activities
Over the past five weeks, many Shanghai residents have expressed their dissatisfaction with the handling of COVID-19. government through social media It states that government policies have made some areas scarce for food and medical care. People in many areas are unable to leave their homes even if they come out to buy necessities.
Despite the government’s insistence that food and medical supplies are distributed to the people But some Chinese people have posted on social media that they are not getting enough food. The Chinese government cautions to use discretion in distinguishing rumors and facts. And the videos and posts of people expressing their displeasure with the online lockdown have been deleted.
The report said that a number of people protested from the windows. Pots and pans were smashed. shouting with displeasure While some clashed with police and health workers on the streets.
Economists and entrepreneurs are also concerned about the economic impact of the lockdown. Especially in Shanghai, the country’s financial center. and a major manufacturing and transportation center
The Times of India said the committee’s comments came after US government medical adviser Anthony Fauci said the Chinese lockdown was unlikely to be successful in the long term. Like a number of Chinese people question the necessity and reasonableness of such measures. which affects the economy and supply chain After the country’s economic activity contracted sharply in April. past
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