Xi Jinping's zero-covid policy exposed; Omicron spoils the game, getting gritty

Chinese President Xi Jinping is facing a grudge for his zero covid policy. Massive protests and online campaigns are being run in major cities of China. In this, there is a demand to fix political responsibility for China's zero-covid policy.

Let us tell you that a tough lockdown was imposed in China. Extensive testing was done. Borders sealed. Fighting the virus for two years. Deaths were also relatively low in the world's most populous country.

At the same time, most Western countries faced heavy outbreaks. The celebrations were held during the centenary of the ruling Communist Party last year over China's zero-covid policy.

However, the Omicron variant has exposed China's zero covid policy. Questions are being raised on the policies of the government. According to official figures, hundreds of people have died. It is most visible in Shanghai. People of Beijing are also getting scared.

Vivien Xi, a professor in China at the University of Oxford, told AFP news agency, "Leadership inaction, stubbornness and inattention are creating risks." Despite this, Xi maintains that the country should go with a zero-Covid policy. He stressed that Chinese life is worth more than economic pain.

Alfred Wu, associate professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, said: "To challenge this policy is to challenge him, Xi Jinping.