Beijing: A few weeks ago, reports circulated that the military had seized power in China and that President Xi Jinping had been placed under house arrest. The Chinese government and political observers dismissed it as baseless speculation.
Now, China has seen extraordinary protests against the strict covid restrictions in the country and against Xi Jinping. It is also worth noting that the protest was right before the historic Chinese Communist Party Congress.
The protest took place in Heidian, an area in northwest Beijing. Hundreds of people came out holding the party flag and chanting slogans against Xi. Pictures and videos of this have been released. Reuters reported that the protesters were raising demands such as removing Xi and holding elections. The BBC report also says that the police beat the protesters.
The Congress of the Communist Party of China will start on Sunday. It is certain that Shi will get a third term as party leader at the convention. Meanwhile, an incredible protest is taking place. The protesters took to the streets holding banners that read, “Get rid of Xi Jinping, the dictator who is looting the country.”
There is also criticism of the strict restrictions that are in place in the country in the name of Covid. “What is needed is food, not covid tests; Banners such as “We need the right to live freely, not padlocks” can also be seen in the photos. Following the protests, security has been tightened in the Chinese city.
