Protests are erupting across China — some big, some small — but all united around one demand: to end the lockdowns. For nearly three years, the Chinese government has frozen much of the population in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This is a signature policy of China’s leader, Xi Jinping. But as protests spread, Xi’s government is facing its biggest pushback yet. The World’s Patrick Winn reports.
Without federal support, local stations, especially in rural and underserved areas, face deep cuts or even closure. Vital public service alerts, news, storytelling, and programming like The World will be impacted. The World has weathered many storms, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to being your trusted source for human-centered international news, shared with integrity and care. We believe public media is about truth and access for all. As an independent, nonprofit newsroom, we aren’t controlled by billionaire owners or corporations. We are sustained by listeners like you.
Now more than ever, we need your help to support our global reporting work and power the future of The World.