The country was already experiencing unrest among Foxconn workers, with thousands of employees resigning over delayed bonuses and poor conditions.
Videos shared to social media show protests in China that have broken out following the deaths of 10 people in an apartment fire, in the latest sign of unrest in the country.
Huge protests have taken place in the northwestern Xinjiang region of China following the deaths, with protesters directing their anger at the nation's strict COVID-19 policies. China's President Xi Jinping speaks to the media in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on October 23, 2022. New protests in the country may place renewed pressure on Xi as he begins a third term.The crowds shouted"End the lockdown," in videos shared to social media on Friday evening as demonstrators appeared to link China's zero COVID-19 policy to the loss of life in the blaze.
While authorities said that those in the high-rise building were able to go downstairs, Reuters reported on Saturday that videos shared to Chinese social media showing rescue efforts led many to believe that residents were unable to get out because the building was partially locked down.
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