Protesters hold up blank papers and chant slogans last November 

It is clear the authorities are still on edge. And that includes those policing the online environment for the whole of the country. 

The 'Great Firewall' grows: China toughens censorship in wake of protests

China has announced measures to ease its strict anti-Covid-19 restrictions, including ending harsh lockdowns.

'Zero-Covid' policy eased in China after protests

Protesters hold up blank white papers during a commemoration for victims of a recent Urumqi apartment deadly fire blamed on the rigid anti-virus measures in Central in Hong Kong, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. Students in Hong Kong chanted “oppose dictatorship” in a protest against China’s anti-virus controls after crowds in mainland cities called for President Xi Jinping to resign in the biggest show of opposition to the ruling Communist Party in decades. (AP Photo/Zen Soo)

Unprecedented protests over strict Covid restrictions are spreading, despite state censorship that heavily restricts opportunities to organise dissent.

China's protesters demanding freedom turn to equation tricks to evade censors

Protesters hold up blank white papers during a commemoration for victims of a recent Urumqi deadly fire at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. Students in Hong Kong chanted “oppose dictatorship” in a protest against China’s anti-virus controls after crowds in mainland cities called for President Xi Jinping to resign in the biggest show of opposition to the ruling Communist Party in decades. Credit: AP

The protests had been quashed by police in most major cities by Tuesday.

Chinese universities send students home after anti-Covid protests

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaking at the annual Lord Mayor's Banquet at the Guildhall 

The prime minister has said the 'golden era' of relations between the UK and China is over as he called for a new approach to Xi Jinping's government.

Rishi Sunak signals end of 'golden era' between UK and China

Downing Street insisted that Mr Sunak wanted to build a 'frank and constructive relationship' with China, after years of tension.

Sunak and Xi to hold first meeting between UK and Chinese leaders in five years

President Joe Biden has opposed China's "coercive and increasingly aggressive actions" towards Taiwan, in his first meeting with President Xi Jinping.

Biden discusses Taiwan with Xi in effort to avoid 'conflict'

The Ukraine war and the nuclear threat are possible topics of discussion between the two leaders, who hold deep suspicions of each other, writes Emma Murphy.

Joe Biden to meet Xi Jinping for first face to face meeting ahead of G20 summit

Buick's ad has been accused of implying that China’s leader, Xi Jinping, will not leave office. 

Car advertisement censored in China over chair slogan

President Xi has consolidated his power and will be emboldened to push through an even more aggressive, single-minded socialist agenda at home, and abroad.

Xi Jinping consolidates power as he secures historic third term

The 69-year-old leader is expected by some to try to stay in power for life.

China's Xi expands powers, promotes allies

Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, looks on as former Chinese President Hu Jintao, standing at center, touches the shoulder of Premier Li Keqiang, center, as he is assisted to leave the hall during the closing ceremony of the 20th National Congress of China's ruling Communist Party at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Hu Jintao, 79, was helped off stage as China’s ruling Communist Party reaffirmed Xi's continued dominance in running the nation on Saturday. 

China's ex-leader unexpectedly escorted away as Xi Jinping holds party congress

China’s president spoke as the party opened a congress that was closely watched by companies, governments and the public.

China’s Xi calls for military growth amid tension with US and Taiwan

On Sunday Xi Jinping will be given an unprecedented third term in office, making him second only to Chairman Mao Zedong in his length of rule.

Xi Jinping's power in China grows after unforeseen rise to dominance

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) portrays a scene of massive celebrations in Hong Kong for this remarkable day. Yet, most Hong Kong people feel the opposite. 

Xi Jinping

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