BBC reports reporter beaten in Shanghai

The BBC correspondent had an accreditation, however, despite this, was detained and beaten by the Shanghai police during the protests,transfers corporation

BBC correspondent Ed Lawrence was detained and beaten by Shanghai police while covering the protests. The corporation announced this.

The BBC indicated extreme concern about the treatment of its journalist, as he had accreditation and officially covered the protests.

“Ed Lawrence was kicked during his arrest. He was then handcuffed and held for several hours before being released,” the statement said.

China has not yet commented on the incident.

AP reported a protest in Shanghai against covid restrictions Politics

Protests in Chinese cities have been ongoing since November 24, when a major fire broke out in the city of Urumqi, during which ten people died. According to the South China Morning Post, the building was in a "high-risk" area due to COVID-19 , so leaving could be difficult.

Xinhua reported that the complex had been in a "low risk" area since November 12. Authorities also denied reports that evacuation exits from the building were blocked with iron wire.

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After the protests, the city authorities agreed to ease coronavirus restrictions. So, on the eve of the Associated Press reported that approximately 300 people gathered for a protest in Shanghai, who shouted anti-government slogans and demanded an easing of restrictive measures. The police used gas canisters.

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