'Uncontrolled power': China Covid pass system allegedly used to block protest


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China relies on a vast virus surveillence infrastructure to carry out rigorous contact tracing as part of its zero-Covid strategy / © AFP Authorities in central China allegedly used the country's powerful Covid tracking system to stop an anticipated protest, state media reported, sparking furious condemnation online on Wednesday. China relies on a vast coronavirus surveillance infrastructure to carry out rigorous contact tracing as part of its zero-Covid strategy to stamp out all outbreaks. Residents are required to scan codes on their smartphones to access public venues and transport nationwide. Those with red codes -- either infected themselves or contacts...