China COVID unrest shines light on history of dissent

Country has seen scores of protests break out over the decades

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Police officers stand guard during protests in Beijing on Nov. 27. China has seen mass demonstrations nationwide over COVID-19 curbs. © Reuters

PAK YIU and GRACE LI, Nikkei staff writers

HONG KONG -- From far-western Xinjiang to southern Guangzhou, bursts of public anger broke out across China over the past week demanding an end to years of lockdowns and other harsh measures under Beijing's zero-COVID policy.

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