China enduring another wave of lockdowns and ‘lock-ins’

With COVID-19 cases on the rise in China, more than 30 cities across the country are experiencing restrictions, some more severe than others. Beijing is censoring government criticism, but people are still using social media to voice their frustrations. The World’s Rebecca Kanthor talks with host Marco Werman about the latest challenges under China’s zero-COVID policy. 

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