Protests Against China's 'Zero-Covid Policy' Reaches Other Parts Of The World -- IN PICS

After decades, thousands of people in China protested against the government as they demanded an end to strict censorship, constant Covid tests and lockdowns.

People across the world gathered to show their dissent against the draconian law 'Zero-Covid Policy' of the Chinese government

Protests sparked around the world against China's 'Zero-Covid Policy' after the deaths from a recent fire at a ‘Uyghur-dominated apartment’ in Urumqi as the building was under lockdown. (Image Source: Getty)

A protestor in Beijing wore a mask that said '404' which is similar to Google's 'Error 404'. He can be seen holding a candle as a mark of protest while the other protestor held a blank sheet in her hand as a sign of protest against China's censorship laws. (Image Source: Getty)

Sheets of blank paper, candles and flowers are placed on the sidewalk during a vigil in the central district on November 28, 2022 in Hong Kong, China.

People in Hong Kong standing in lines holding the blank sheets while the police officer stands on the other side. (Image Source: Getty)

People in Melbourne, Australia also came on roads to protest against the draconian law after the fire in Urumqi. Urumqi officials said 10 people were killed in a fire in a high-rise apartment building on Thursday. Residents and neighbours said that the building was under lockdown due to China's tough zero-covid approach which has led to sporadic lockdowns and disruption as other countries declare the pandemic at an end. Protests have been sparked by this incident after many others where public anger has risen, and the protests are spreading to many cities, including large ones like Shanghai. (Image Source: Getty)

Protestors gathered at the side of the road to express their dissent, and rage against the Chinese government for using Covid as a political tool to suppress dissent. The protestors believe that continuous lockdowns are neither scientific nor practical but it is only a tool for the government to use whenever it wants. (Image Source: Getty)

Melbourne witnessed a large gathering of people protesting as well. Protesters stand on the steps of the state library in protest.

Prime Minister of the East Turkistan Government in Exile Salih Hudayar (C) spoke during a rally of Uyghur and other Turkic people outside the State Department’s Harry S. Truman headquarters building in Washinton, DC. Hudayar demanded that the Biden Administration hold the Chinese government accountable, through its 'Zero-COVID' lockdown policy, for the deaths of people in Urumqi which is an area dominated by Uyghur people. (Image Source: Getty)

A woman weeps while holding a photograph of Urumqi fire victims during a rally of Uyghur and other Turkic people outside the State Department’s Harry S. Truman headquarters building November 28, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Image Source: Getty)