The number of new corona infections reported daily in China has again fallen slightly. As reported by the Health Commission in Beijing, around 37,600 new cases were reported the previous day. On Monday there were around 38,400 infections. With more than 40,000 new infections, a high for China since the beginning of the pandemic almost three years ago had previously been reported.

The rigorous measures taken by the authorities in response to the new corona wave led to protests in several million metropolises over the weekend. It was the largest public demonstration of discontent in China in decades. Security forces broke up the protests and arrested several demonstrators.

In response to the rallies, a massive police presence was mobilized on the streets of Beijing, Shanghai and other cities to prevent the demonstrations from flaring up again.