Crowd Angered By Lockdowns Calls For China's Xi To Step Down

The transcript discusses a surge in COVID-19 cases in China, leading to protests fueled by an apartment fire that killed 10 people. The protests, unprecedented under Xi Jinping, have spread across major cities like Wuhan, Chengdu, Beijing, and Shanghai. The Chinese government is responding with increased security and a crackdown on dissent, including the arrest of a BBC journalist. Protesters are using blank pages to symbolize censorship, and the situation is drawing comparisons to the 1989 Tiananmen protests.

What event is believed to have triggered the recent protests in China?

• A political scandal

• A new government policy

• An apartment fire

• A natural disaster

Which cities in China have seen significant protests against the zero COVID policy?

• Tianjin and Chongqing

• Hong Kong and Macau

• Guangzhou and Shenzhen

• Beijing and Shanghai

What is the main reason for the growing civil disobedience in China?

• Economic downturn

• Education reforms

• Zero COVID policy

• Environmental concerns

How has the Chinese government responded to the protests?

• By ignoring the protests

• By negotiating with protesters

• By increasing security

• By relaxing lockdown measures

What symbol are protesters using to represent censorship in China?

• Candles

• Chains

• Red flags

• Blank pages