Not since the protests of Tiananmen square in 1989 have so many people in China risked arrest and repercussions by taking their anger and frustration to the streets. These rare demonstrations have openly criticised President Xi Jinping and his zero-covid policy. They appear to have had an effect as some of China's biggest cities ease some pandemic restrictions. Since the demonstrations began, The World has been going behind the headlines to talk to people about what's driving this fresh wave of protest.

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