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troubled shenzhen People’s Democrats protest ‘Stop lockdown’ after only a handful of coronavirus cases found (clip)

People protest against the coronavirus lockdown in Shawei, Futian District, in Shenzhen, China (Photo: Weibo/@hsuhowah)

troubled shenzhen People’s Democrats protest ‘Stop lockdown’ after only a handful of coronavirus cases found (clip)

A video clip of the incident, which was released online on September 27, showed chaos in Shenzhen. The city nicknamed the Silicon Valley of China With a population of over 18 million, dozens of protesters clashed with the police. after the sudden lockdown measures were announced due to the presence of a newer COVID-19 infection

on the same day Shenzhen has only reported 10 new cases, but officials have ordered residents in three areas of the city to stay at home. while the authorities strictly implement the zero tolerance policy

Video clips of the incident have been posted on Weibo and Instagram since Monday (26). September) ago Shows dozens of people shouting, ‘Remove the COVID lockdown’ while arguing with police in protective clothing

Another clip shows a woman shouting, “The police are beating people” in the conflict in the Shawei area of ​​Futian county.
on the subway service Posted an announcement to close Shawei subway station from 10 pm on Monday (26 September) until further notice. part of epidemic prevention and control

At least 14 high-risk areas in three districts – Futian, Luohu and Longgang – were locked down on Tuesday, meaning people could not leave outside the house. The other 15 areas are classified as medium risk areas. People will only be able to come out and walk in their own residential area.