China: police crackdown on anti-lockdown protests

Police in major cities across China, including Beijing and Shanghai, have increased efforts to crackdown on zero-Covid protests. According to footage circulating on social media, police have made at least one arrest. Police are patrolling areas where protests began over the weekend, installing security barriers and checking personal phones for signs of civil disobedience. Widespread anger sparked protests over the weekend following China's decision to continue with the zero-Covid policy, introducing strict lockdowns in spite of economic consequences.