Backlash against the government’s harsh approach is fueling widespread disgust of China‘s leadership, including Mr. Xi
who has boasted of taking direct control of anti-pandemic measures. An
estimated 330 million Chinese are currently in health-related lockdowns
in some 45 cities since March, even as restrictions on gatherings and
travel in other developed countries are being lifted. ...
The party media organ People’s Daily on May 8 also failed to run one of the usual glowing photos of Mr. Xi on its front page. Instead, only Mr. Li, the premier, and another party leader were mentioned.
Bill Gertz, here.
