ITV News published this video item, entitled “China affirms zero-Covid stance as protests continue to grip nation | ITV News” – below is their description.
Authorities in China eased anti-virus rules in scattered areas but affirmed the nation’s severe “zero-Covid” strategy after rare protests demanded President Xi Jinping resign.
The government made no comment on the protests or criticism of President Xi, the most widespread display of opposition to the ruling Communist Party in decades.
There was no official word on how many people were detained after police used pepper spray against protesters in Shanghai and struggled to suppress demonstrations in other cities including Beijing, the capital.
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