Unrest In China Amid , Renewed COVID Restrictions , and Rising Case Numbers.
In the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, residents broke through COVID barriers and took to the streets to show public resentment of coronavirus restrictions.
Fox reports that the COVID outbreak in Guangzhou is currently the worst in China with new daily infections topping 5,000.
The outbreak has reportedly fueled speculation that smaller, localized lockdowns could be expanded throughout the country.
On November 14, new infections hit a new record of 462 in the capital Beijing.
Meanwhile, other major cities, including Chongqing and Zhengzhou, are experiencing larger outbreaks.
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The outbreaks and potential wider lockdowns come just a week after government authorities issued measures aimed at easing the impact of China's zero-COVID policy.
The outbreaks and potential wider lockdowns come just a week after government authorities issued measures aimed at easing the impact of China's zero-COVID policy.
Fox reports that China's new rules included more targeted testing efforts meant to ease the financial burden on cities.
The move to ease restrictions sparked a market rally on hopes that China's zero-COVID policy could be coming to an end.
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Fox reports that while the central government has pushed for a flexible approach to controlling outbreaks, local authorities still have authority to lock down high risk areas.
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In Shanghai, many apartment blocks remain sealed off despite infection numbers as low as 16 on November 14.
