The CCP Escalates Crackdown on Public Opinion Amid Growing Anti-Lockdown Criticism

The CCP Escalates Crackdown on Public Opinion Amid Growing Anti-Lockdown Criticism
A man stands behind a barrier during the lockdown in Jing'an district in Shanghai on March 31, 2022. Hector Retamal/AFP via Getty Images
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Amid growing cries from residents about hardships in Shanghai, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) strengthened its control of public opinion in China, seeking to further crackdown on those who voice concerns about the draconian lockdown policies.

On April 8, the Shanghai office of the Cyberspace Administration of China said it would crack down on rumors posted on social media as speculation and anger mount among residents living in the locked-down city of 25 million, according to the South Morning China Post (SMCP).

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Kathleen Li has contributed to The Epoch Times since 2009 and focuses on China-related topics. She is an engineer, chartered in civil and structural engineering in Australia.
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