China ramps up security in Shanghai after COVID protests
28 November 2022 |
1:01 pm
Authorities in Shanghai were seen putting up barriers following protests against COVID-19 measures. Meanwhile, a British minister condemned the arrest of a BBC journalist who was covering the demonstrations.
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