Xi Jinping's plan to extend reign intensifies anti-government protests

When President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Community Party of China. [File, Standard]

Thousands of protestors last week took to the streets protesting against President Xi Jinping's plan to extend rule.

Reports indicate that the protests coming ahead of the result of the 20th National Congress meeting show how dissatisfaction has gripped the society and especially in the wake of its draconian zero-Covid policy.