Chinese citizens use social media platforms to vent their frustration against the zero-COVID policy

The central Government’s harsh punishments to officials who fail to prevent the outbreak have led to excessive stringent measures, creating chaos for the Chinese citizens. Beijing [China], March 29: Amid growing resentment over the stringent measures towards the zero-COVID policy by the authorities, the Chinese public have been taking to social media platforms to express their frustration and discontentment. Netizens have been complaining that excessive measures such as imposing complete lockdown and frequent and expansive tests have been causing widespread suffering, including financial/economic loss, reported local media. Chinese netizens have criticized a circular issued by local authorities denying social insurance,…