China's Shenzhen sees protest against 'irrational' lockdown over 10 COVID-19 cases | Watch

Dozens of people took to streets to protest against lockdown in China's tech hub of Shenzhen that was announced after city reported 10 locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 on September 26. Videos have circulated on social media which show people protesting on streets after officials announced a lockdown in Shenzhen. In video, protesters in a crowded market can be seen clashing with people wearing medical gear. 

It is pertinent to mention here that since onset of pandemic, China continues to follow a zero-COVID policy. Chinese authorities have been conducting mass testing, imposing lockdown and travel restrictions in regions where COVID-19 cases are reported. video of protest being carried out in Shenzhen was shared by Samson Li on Twitter. While sharing video, Samson Li wrote, "Finally...A small place in Shenzhen is being locked down after detecting 1 positive case in covid, but people protest." Watch video here: 

Shenzhen also reported seven imported confirmed cases and four imported asymptomatic cases of COVID-19. government in statement informed that imported patients of COVID-19 were placed in a closed-loop management system upon arrival and were later taken to Third People’s Hospital of Shenzhen for treatment. government furr stated that people were in stable condition. On September 27, Shenzhen reported 10 new locally transmitted asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 and 14 imported cases of COVID-19. 

Netizens criticise China over lockdown

Since being shared on Twitter, video has garnered more than 7,900 views and 130 likes. clip has caught attention of netizens who shared ir reactions. One user tweeted, "This is so crazy. Quarantine for sick person yes, but not for whole city just because of one case." Anor netizen wrote, " masses should have revolted a long time ago." Anor user tweeted, "Totally irrational." 

China shuts down world’s largest electronics market

Earlier in August, China h announced closure of  world's largest electronics wholesale market as coronavirus cases were reported in Shenzhen, CNN reported. Chinese authorities also suspended public transport as a lockdown was imposed after cases of COVID-19 were detected in Shenzhen. China has imposed a four day lockdown in Futian district, which includes shopping area Huaqiangbei. People in region were not allowed to leave ir homes except when y were going for COVID-19 testing. 

Image: Twitter/@SamsonLi7