China's Zero-tolerance COVID policies is facing wrath from its own people. The residents of Shanghai are protesting against the month-long lockdown and difficulties in obtaining provisions by banging pots and pans.

People in Shanghai bang pans and pots against China's COVID policy

Authorities in China are now moving quickly to try and prevent a massive outbreak, one that could trigger a city-wide lockdown. They want to avoid a Shanghai-like situation because the political stakes are too high this time.

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In a positive sign for the city, Shanghai on Saturday said that no new daily Covid cases outside quarantine areas had been found. This has marked a milestone in Shanghai's battle to contain the virus.

Shanghai hits Covid milestone, Beijing still wary

China has sharpened COVID-19 screening in Beijing to prevent Shanghai-like chaos but the commuter workers are not happy about the restrictions, find out why in this next report.

Beijing prevents Shanghai-like chaos, commuter workers upset with restrictions

As China is reeling under the Covid-19 wave, with its cities facing strict restrictions, this couple’s plan was put on hold due to Covid. The couple in Shanghai went ahead with what they had in mind with a different approach.

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Some schools and public spaces in Chinese capital Beijing were closed on Thursday as moof the Chinese capital's 22 million residents turned up for more mass COVID-19 testing aimed at averting a Shanghai-like lockdown.

Beijing steps up Covid screening to avoid Shanghai-like fate

After the Shanghai lockdown jitters hit the capital city Beijing, the city of about 22 million residents has expanded its COVID-19 mass testing drive. Beijing has already started mass testing residents of its most populous district Chaoyang.

China's coronavirus crisis worsens, fears of lockdown loom over Beijing

China's latest Wuhan Virus outbreak has turned into a nightmare. In Shanghai, residents are being caged. While an outbreak in Beijing has led to panic buying. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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After Shanghai, now Beijing may implement strict restrictions due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases. Residents in the Chinese capital were seen panic buying as long queues were seen outside grocery shops. People also lined up for mass tested. Reportedly, around 20 million people will be screened for Covid-19 in Beijing.

After Shanghai, Beijing to close? Residents start panic buying as 20 mn to be tested for Covid

Amid a rise in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and multiple outbreaks in China, authorities are imposing strict measures to curb the spread of the virus. However, the residents are furious over restrictions implemented by the authorities.

Fresh public outcry as Shanghai fences up Covid-hit areas

Oil prices slumped to near two-week lows on Monday, extending losses from last week, as concerns grew that prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns in Shanghai and potential US rate hikes would hurt global economic growth and fuel demand.

Oil prices extend losses as Shanghai lockdowns hit demand outlook

China has been experiencing a huge surge in COVID-19 cases for quite some time now and the restrictions placed by the authorities are not making life easy for the citizens.

Citizens rush to supermarkets in Beijing as COVID-19 mass testing sparks rumours of lockdown

China is witnessing its worst COVID outbreak in over two years. After Shanghai, Beijing is now under threat as the cases in the capital city have also started to increase. Beijing reported 22 new cases on Sunday, the outbreak along with the news of supply shortages in Shanghai has now triggered a massive panic amongst the citizens of Beijing

COVID crisis: Situation worsens in China, Beijing on alert as COVID numbers increase

China's battle with COVID-19 is on and Shanghai is in its fifth week of lockdown despite strict measures cases continue to rise. The ongoing COVID curbs and growing economic concerns have started to take a toll on the residents

COVID woes continue in Shanghai, over 21,000 cases reported in 24 hours

Local government officials in Shanghai asked people in some neighbourhoods to throw away food provided by the government after residents complained of quality issues.

Moldy food from government triggers public outcry in Shanghai

China’s financial capital will see strengthening of restrictions due to Covid-19, as per reports.

Shanghai to tighten COVID curbs

The authorities in Shanghai have decided to keep its tough covid restrictions in the place for time being. Covid cases outside quarantine are increasing in the city and 15,861 cases were reported on Wednesday.

Shanghai extends covid curbs, reported 15,861 cases on Wednesday

Authorities in the Chinese city of Shanghai are finding it hard to contain the latest virus flare-up that has pushed the city into panic mode. With daily rise in Covid-19 cases and virus-related deaths, Shanghai is currently witnessing one of the worst outbreaks since the start of the pandemic.

Shanghai's covid death toll rises to 17 despite China's 'Zero-Covid' approach

China claimed today that just 3 people have died in Shanghai due to the Wuhan Virus. But reports from the city are challenging this claim. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Did just 3 people die in Shanghai due to Covid?

With Covid showing no signs of slowing down, Shanghai has decided to ease some of the Covid restrictions that hit the businesses hard. Many factories in one of China’s biggest manufacturing hubs are now opening up in closed-loop systems, where workers have to live on-site to maintain zero contact with outsiders.

Shanghai to ease Covid restrictions as shutdown bites businesses hard

After weeks of lockdown, Shanghai has reported today that three people have died of covid-19 in the latest outbreak which has kept the city of 25 million confined to their homes.

Shanghai reports first covid deaths since start of covid-19 lockdown

First coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths have been reported in Shanghai since the start of its weeks-long lockdown, officials in the city informed on Monday (April 18).

China: First COVID-19 deaths reported in Shanghai since start of lockdown

China on Friday reported more than 3,400 positive and 20,700 asymptomatic coronavirus cases, majority of them in Shanghai city which is reeling under prolonged lockdown, and where hospitals have been ordered not to delay treatment of non-COVID patients after an elderly woman died waiting for emergency care, sparking a public outcry.

Covid cases break records in Shanghai amid growing public anger

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