The #ZeroCovid protests have made it to Beijing. At least 1000 people have gathered starting 9.30pm near Liangma River. Chanting the Banner man slogan: “We don’t want PCR tests, we want freedom”
What started in #Beijing as a small candle light vigil for the fire victims in Urumqi has turned into a march of thousands. This is 10 minutes from where I live. Among the demands: press freedom & release of those arrested in Shanghai. Now singing the Internationale:
Overwhelmed with countless feelings after truly a historic evening in #Beijing
Most cheerful moment of tonite, people chanting:
"We want to eat!"
“…to work!”
"...to pay rent!"
"...to travel!"
"...to see Avatar in the cinema!"
"...to sing karaoke!"
"...to go clubbing!"
😁
Most cheerful moment of tonite, people chanting:
"We want to eat!"
“…to work!”
"...to pay rent!"
"...to travel!"
"...to see Avatar in the cinema!"
"...to sing karaoke!"
"...to go clubbing!"
😁
“We actually really love our country”, a girl says. She starts singing the Chinese national anthem. The crowd follows. (Someone forgets the lyrics in between.)
“Stand up! Those who refuse to be slaves!”
Good night #Beijing. Everyone stay safe.
“Stand up! Those who refuse to be slaves!”
Good night #Beijing. Everyone stay safe.
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