Beijing: A few weeks ago there were reports that the military had taken power in China and that President Xi Jinping had been placed under house arrest. The Chinese government and political observers have dismissed it as unfounded speculation.
Now, China has seen extraordinary protests against stiff covid restrictions in the country and against Xi Jinping. It is also worth noting that the protest is right in front of the historic Chinese Communist Party Congress.
The protest took place in Heidian, a district northwest of 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 protesters are raising demands such as the ouster of Xi and the holding of elections. The BBC report also claims that the police beat the protesters.
The Chinese Communist Party Congress will begin on Sunday. It is certain that Shi will get a third term as party leader at the convention. Meanwhile, an extraordinary protest is underway. Protesters took to the streets with banners reading: “Get rid of Xi Jinping, the dictator who is plundering the country”.
Criticism also of the strict restrictions put 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 confinement can be seen in the images. “Following the protests, security in the Chinese city has been strengthened.
