Thousands line up before dawn in freezing Beijing, hoping the political spotlight draws attention to their grievances as interceptors and surveillance close in.
Beijing’s annual political meetings open as rising defense spending, widening military purge, and war in Iran highlight pressures facing the CCP leadership.
Petitioners across China say they are being monitored, detained, or forced to return home as the regime tightens controls during the annual political meetings.
Thousands line up before dawn in freezing Beijing, hoping the political spotlight draws attention to their grievances as interceptors and surveillance close in.
Beijing’s annual political meetings open as rising defense spending, widening military purge, and war in Iran highlight pressures facing the CCP leadership.
Petitioners across China say they are being monitored, detained, or forced to return home as the regime tightens controls during the annual political meetings.