China abruptly ended its 'zero-COVID' policies following nationwide protests, but the lack of proper vaccination levels and hospital preparedness left the country vulnerable.
CHINA GRAPPLES WITH MASSIVE COVID WAVE WITH FULL EMERGENCY WARDS AND CROWDED CREMATORIUMS: ‘MANY PEOPLE DYING’
The deaths prompted nationwide protests and a demand for the government to end the policy, which Beijing agreed to do – but the sudden change and lack of preparation, including inadequate vaccination levels, led to a surge in the infection rate. UNPRECEDENTED YEAR FOR CHINA CREATES UNCERTAIN FUTURE: ANTI-LOCKDOWN PROTESTS, PELOSI'S TAIWAN TRIP, AND MORE
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