China Regroups to Snuff Out a Wave of Covid Protests

After China’s boldest and most widespread protests in decades, the security apparatus built by Communist Party leader Xi Jinping, who prizes his reputation for ironclad authority, is scrambling to reassert control.

Protesters holding up a white piece of paper against censorship as they march during a protest against Chinas strict zero COVID measures in Beijing, China, on Sunday.© Kevin Frayer/Getty Images

Public security personnel and vehicles have blanketed potential protest sites. Police officers are searching some residents’ phones for prohibited apps.