Chinese officials say they will increase COVID-19 vaccinations amid protests


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China's President Xi Jinping attends the G20 Leaders' Summit on November 15, in Bali, Indonesia. Chinese protesters called for Xi's ouster over COVID-19 restrictions. Photo by President of South Korea Press Office/UPI | License Photo Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Chinese health officials said Tuesday they will accelerate COVID-19 vaccination plans for the elderly and ease lockdowns amid growing protests over strict COVID-19 restrictions. The low vaccination rate is one of the prime reasons leaders there have been reluctant to drop the zero-COVID-19 policy, isolating even the smallest outbreaks. The officials have long worried that any changes in restrictions would lead...