Insulated from political pressure and public opinion, Chinese President Xi Jinping stuck with 'zero Covid' for too long, greg_ip writes
Insulated from political pressure and public opinion, Chinese President Xi Jinping stuck with ‘zero Covid’ for too long
Large protests erupted across China as crowds voiced their frustration at nearly three years of Covid-19 controls. Here’s how a deadly fire in Xinjiang sparked domestic upheaval and a political dilemma for Xi Jinping’s leadership. Photo credit: Thomas Peter/ReutersWhen Covid-19 first erupted in 2020, the U.S. struggled to balance the trade-off between lives and livelihoods. Infections and deaths soared while lockdowns devastated economic output and sparked demonstrations across the country.
China, by contrast, was a model of authoritarian efficiency. Mass testing, lockdowns and closed borders suppressed outbreaks. This allowed most Chinese to live normal lives without fear of infection, sustaining broad support for “zero Covid” .
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