Published: December 5th, 2022,
Last updated: December 5th, 2022
China remained largely quiet over the weekend. Only isolated protests were reported. It is unclear whether this was due to the massive police presence, controls on communications in social networks, or simply the cold in northern China. However, the first effects of the protests are obvious: Many cities have relaxed mandatory testing and quarantine rules since Friday, as we summarize in our News section. The party leadership is aware that the situation is more fragile than usual. This is one reason the memorial service for the late state and party leader Jiang Zemin will be held in the easily guarded Great Hall of the People.