Beijing: A social media post that has questioned China covid Policies removed and author blocked after it went viral in the country WeChat Forum Tuesday – speaking to growing public concerns about Beijing’s stance and continued sensitivity to criticism of its outside approach.
The post was removed after receiving 100,000 hits, the maximum number publicly disclosed on WeChat, the ubiquitous messaging app owned by China’s Tencent Holdings Ltd.
The anonymous author, whose WeChat account has now been blocked, raised a number of questions while addressing the country’s National Health Commission, including why China is enjoying conditions when other parts of the world – including Hong Kong – are enjoying Why imposing such strict covid restrictions. very close to, if not matching, the pre-pandemic period.
“The spectators at the Qatar World Cup are not wearing masks or are not required to have PCR test results available – are they not on the same planet as we live? Does the Covid virus not harm them?” the person asked.
Among other challenges given to officials:
*Disclosure of mortality rate of covid omicron variant
*Comparing mortality rates with common influenza and explaining why Covid should be treated differently
* Assessing the cost of continuing covid zero Policy virus cannot be eliminated in this event
*Explaining the usefulness of continuing multiple rounds of group tests
*describing the criteria for the removal of restrictions and controls, and whether the measures will remain in place indefinitely in the absence of scientific and objective standards
* Highlighting concerns on the mainland as Hong Kong returns to near-normalcy after restrictions were eased a few months ago
*Explaining why people keep getting infected even after getting vaccinated, and clarifying whether vaccines are effective
The article was widely reposted by WeChat users before being removed. The account carrying this has been blocked with a pop-up message stating that WeChat received complaints and determined the post to be “violating related rules”.
The incident comes amid growing public discontent with China’s Covid approach, which remains highly restrictive despite orders from top leaders this month to make it more targeted. Authorities have instead tightened controls in some areas, reducing mobility as consumers stay at home. Economically important areas, including coastal Guangdong province, as well as Chongqing and Beijing, are seeing a sharp rise in cases.
While the ongoing COVID lockdown is fueling public anger and protest, direct and detailed criticism of China’s strategy is rare in the country’s public forums, making this post and the fact that it was widely read before being removed was. China’s internet and media are heavily monitored, and videos of demonstrations have been removed from platforms such as WeChat in the past.
The post was removed after receiving 100,000 hits, the maximum number publicly disclosed on WeChat, the ubiquitous messaging app owned by China’s Tencent Holdings Ltd.
The anonymous author, whose WeChat account has now been blocked, raised a number of questions while addressing the country’s National Health Commission, including why China is enjoying conditions when other parts of the world – including Hong Kong – are enjoying Why imposing such strict covid restrictions. very close to, if not matching, the pre-pandemic period.
“The spectators at the Qatar World Cup are not wearing masks or are not required to have PCR test results available – are they not on the same planet as we live? Does the Covid virus not harm them?” the person asked.
Among other challenges given to officials:
*Disclosure of mortality rate of covid omicron variant
*Comparing mortality rates with common influenza and explaining why Covid should be treated differently
* Assessing the cost of continuing covid zero Policy virus cannot be eliminated in this event
*Explaining the usefulness of continuing multiple rounds of group tests
*describing the criteria for the removal of restrictions and controls, and whether the measures will remain in place indefinitely in the absence of scientific and objective standards
* Highlighting concerns on the mainland as Hong Kong returns to near-normalcy after restrictions were eased a few months ago
*Explaining why people keep getting infected even after getting vaccinated, and clarifying whether vaccines are effective
The article was widely reposted by WeChat users before being removed. The account carrying this has been blocked with a pop-up message stating that WeChat received complaints and determined the post to be “violating related rules”.
The incident comes amid growing public discontent with China’s Covid approach, which remains highly restrictive despite orders from top leaders this month to make it more targeted. Authorities have instead tightened controls in some areas, reducing mobility as consumers stay at home. Economically important areas, including coastal Guangdong province, as well as Chongqing and Beijing, are seeing a sharp rise in cases.
While the ongoing COVID lockdown is fueling public anger and protest, direct and detailed criticism of China’s strategy is rare in the country’s public forums, making this post and the fact that it was widely read before being removed was. China’s internet and media are heavily monitored, and videos of demonstrations have been removed from platforms such as WeChat in the past.