Summary of 코로나 봉쇄에 중국 민심 폭발…"시진핑 물러나라" - [특파원 보고 세계는 지금] / KBS 2022.12.03.

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The video discusses the growing protests in China against the government's COVID-19 containment policies, with demands for President Xi Jinping to step down. The protests have spread beyond China, with Chinese students in Harvard University expressing support. However, the protests face heavy police presence and surveillance within China. The protests are led by the younger generation, who are dissatisfied with job opportunities and the economic repercussions of lockdown measures. These protests also reflect discontent over livelihood destruction and the struggling economy. The fear is that the protests may escalate further depending on the outcome of ongoing funeral proceedings for the former leader.

• 00:00:00 In this section, there are reports of large-scale protests in China against the zero-COVID lockdown policy. The protests are calling for Xi Jinping's resignation, and they have been taking place in various cities across the country. These protests have been sparked by a deadly fire in Urumqi, which was caused by delayed firefighting due to excessive COVID measures. The protesters are demanding the lifting of all lockdowns and the end of PCR testing. The wave of protests is spreading, and even students from universities in Beijing and Hong Kong are joining in the demonstrations. These protests signify a unified voice of discontent among the Chinese population against the strict COVID policies implemented by the government.
• 00:05:00 In this section, the transcript highlights the growing discontent and protests in China against the government's COVID-19 containment policies, with calls for President Xi Jinping to step down. These protests have spread beyond China, with Chinese students in Harvard University expressing their support for the movement. However, within China, the protests have been met with a heavy police presence and surveillance. The protests are primarily led by the younger generation, who are dissatisfied with the lack of job opportunities and the economic repercussions of the prolonged lockdown measures. The transcript also emphasizes that these protests are not solely about the zero-COVID strategy, but also about the destruction of livelihoods and the struggling economy. The fear is that the protests could escalate further, depending on the outcome of the ongoing funeral proceedings for the former leader.
• 00:10:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the possibility of economic collapse in China due to the ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns and protests against President Xi Jinping's leadership. Some experts speculate that the situation may escalate to a point where China could be forced to disband. However, it is challenging to predict the outcome as the Chinese government has a strong security apparatus and has been actively suppressing protests. While online protests persist, the speaker acknowledges that the Chinese government is wary of employing excessive force due to the potential backlash and further resentment from the public. Additionally, there are concerns that excessive repression could fuel more widespread opposition and dissent. Therefore, the Chinese government may attempt to strike a balance between tight control and sending subtle messages of COVID-19 easing measures. However, any ideological challenges or calls for Xi Jinping's removal could potentially lead to social unrest and multiple avenues for dissent.