Hundreds of people gather outside a branch of the People's Bank of China in Henan's capital Zhengzhou, demanding their money.
Members of a "criminal gang" accused of taking control of local banks have been arrested in central China after rare protests over alleged financial corruption sparked violent clashes between customers and authorities.Protesters held banners accusing local officials in the central city of Zhengzhou of corruption
In one of the largest such rallies yet, hundreds gathered on Sunday outside a branch of the People's Bank of China in Henan's capital Zhengzhou demanding their money, according to multiple witnesses who declined to be named. Authorities had earlier attempted to prevent protesters from mobilising by using a COVID-19 tracking app.
The pass has become a ubiquitous part of life in China under Beijing's strict COVID-zero strategy, and is required to access the vast majority of buildings, shopping centres, public places and also certain public transport.
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