Rare protest against China’s Xi Jinping days before Communist Party congress The photos also show plumes of smoke billowing from the bridge. CNN cannot independently verify the images, but has geolocated them to Sitong Bridge, an overpass on Beijing’s Third Ring Road in Haidian district. When CNN arrived at Sitong Bridge around 3.30 p.m. Thursday, no protesters or banners could be seen. However, a large number of security personnel were on the overpass and in the vicinity. Security personnel were also spotted patrolling every overpass CNN drove by on the Third Ring Road. Chinese authorities have yet to comment on the incident. CNN has reached out to Beijing police for comment. Public protest against the top leadership is extremely rare in China, especially in the run-up to important political meetings, when authorities turn Beijing into a fortress to maintain security and stability. The twice-a-decade Communist Party national congress is the most important event on China’s political calendar. At the 20th Party Congress beginning on Sunday, Xi is widely expected to break with recent norms and extend his rule for another term, potentially paving the way for lifelong rule. https://edition.cnn.com/2022/10/13/china/china-party-congress-protest-banners-xi-intl-hnk/index.html?fbclid=IwAR1Wy7t6MCXX-4cVWaf4D183I3NjWT8Ka39OnUKeSBSy_glXsSKjTt1kMaA Back |
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