Protests in China on the Rise Amid Housing Crisis, Slowing Economy
- Dissent cases rise 18% in the second quarter of 2024: CDM
- Four-decade rise in living standards shows signs of stalling
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Protests in China are on the rise as the effects of a slowing economy rattle citizens and Beijing refrains from taking bolder steps to shore up growth.
Cases of dissent increased 18% in the second quarter compared to the same period last year in figures documented by the China Dissent Monitor at Freedom House, a US advocacy group. The majority of events linked to economic issues, according to a report published Wednesday.