China Covid protests explained: Why are people demonstrating

Rare mass protests have broken out across China over lockdowns imposed by the country's strict zero-Covid policy. The demonstrations were prompted by a fire at an apartment block in Urumqi that killed at least 10 people in Urumqi, as several blame the city being under lockdown for hindering rescue efforts. Protesters have been detained by the authoritarian state, with at least three people arrested in Shanghai on 28 November. Additionally, Chinese police have been accused of "kicking and beating" BBC journalist Ed Lawrence. China has no plans to end its zero-Covid policy. Watch more here at Independent TV https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/edit... Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog:    / theindependent   Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newslet... Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter:   / independent   Follow The Independent on Instagram:   / the.independent   Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscri... Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB