November 28, 2022 World Cup 2022: Chinese state TV accused of censoring maskless fans as they grapple with 'zero-COVID' protests Chinese state television was accused of censoring maskless World Cup fans as the country deals with intense protests over Xi Jinping's "zero-COVID" policy.
November 28, 2022 Protests rattle China as people say enough to country's draconian COVID lockdown policies A rare wave of protests has taken place across many Chinese provinces and cities. With covid cases nationwide on the rise, local governments are taking extreme measures, with deadly consequences.
November 28, 2022 WaPo's Taylor Lorenz defends China's 'zero-COVID' policy while blaming US for killing 'millions' by reopening Controversial Washington Post columnist Taylor Lorenz defended the Chinese Communist Party's zero-COVID policy while slamming the United States' handling of the pandemic.
November 27, 2022 BBC says journalist assaulted by Chinese police during Shanghai protest, detained for 'several hours' Chinese police attacked a BBC journalist reporting on the anti-lockdown protests in Shanghai before detaining him for several hours, the network announced.
November 27, 2022 Chinese police get violent as COVID-19 lockdown protests sweep across the country Chinese police are cracking down on demonstrators as protests against the country's zero-Covid policy spread across the country, with some calling for Xi Jinping to step down.
November 27, 2022 'TikTok is digital fentanyl addicting our kids': Rep. Gallagher issues dire warning over security concerns Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wisc., warned TikTok should be 'banned,' comparing the platform to 'digital fentanyl' as experts warn of Chinese privacy concerns
November 27, 2022 Fauci has a 'completely open mind' about COVID-19 lab leak theory, says evidence 'strongly' points elsewhere Dr. Anthony Fauci says he has a "completely open mind" when it comes to the origins of COVID-19 but argues that the scientific evidence strongly points away from a lab leak.
November 26, 2022 Chinese authorities loosen COVID-19 restrictions in some neighborhoods after protests China's zero-COVID policy has caused significant backlash following a number of incidents that could have been avoided if not for draconian lockdown policies.
November 26, 2022 Lithuanian Foreign Minister: 'No greater threat' than Russia, seeks to preserve 'global rules-based order' Lithuania has faced retaliation from China over Taiwan, facing import discrimination after allowing Taipei to open a trade office in the city of Vilnius.
November 25, 2022 'Draconian approach': strict Chinese COVID measures remain as case numbers continue rising Discontent continues to brew among Chinese citizens as the nation's communist government continues imposing restrictions over increasing COVID-19 case numbers.