Rare protest criticizes China's president days before Communist Party congress

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A rare protest has taken place in Beijing criticizing China's strict 'zero Covid' policy — and calling for President Xi ’s removal — days before the start of the Communist Party congress, where Xi's rule is expected to be cemented for a third term.

overthrow was staged in the country’s capital Thursday, days before the start of the Communist Party congress, which is expected to cement his rule for an unprecedented third term.

Critics say lockdowns, which have affected tens of millions of people, have harmed the world’s second-largest economy and made travel uncertain. Small protests and confrontations with authorities have taken place in the past, in several cities where lockdowns have been enforced. Dozens of police milled about the area, entering stores and at times stopping and questioning pedestrians, according to The Associated Press.

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