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Many participants linked the current protests to past movements, such as the white paper protests in late 2022. Activists noted the lack of significant changes and the continuous fear among demonstrators of severe repercussions from the state.

Economic Instability and Government Control

Economic dissatisfaction and the impact of stagnation in China’s economy further fueled public anger. Experts warned that if international economic pressures exacerbated the situation in China, it could lead to drastic spikes in public unrest. The CCP, fearful of losing its grip on power, has adopted strict censorship measures and employed state violence to suppress dissent.