The Times podcast: Has ‘zero COVID’ checkmated China’s Xi?

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Mainland China is roiled by protests, the scale of which haven’t been seen in a era. Persons are calling for an finish to the federal government’s strict “zero-COVID” restrictions. The second has additionally introduced uncommon public criticism of its architect, President Xi Jinping. Simply months in the past, he secured an unprecedented third time period, however now’s as weak as he’s ever been.

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Immediately, we study whether or not the zero-COVID coverage may very well be Xi’s downfall. Learn the complete transcript right here.

Host: Gustavo Arellano

Friends: L.A. Times China correspondent Stephanie Yang

Extra studying:

‘Zero COVID’ is roiling China. However ending the coverage might trigger an enormous well being catastrophe

Protests over China’s strict COVID-19 controls unfold throughout the nation

Goals of a Purple Emperor: The relentless rise of Xi Jinping