Protests in Shanghai after Urumqi fire spark police clashes
Hundreds of demonstrators clashed with police in Shanghai during a candlelight vigil for victims of a fire in Urumqi, Xinjiang, on 24 November. Security forces attempted to disperse the crowd on Wulumuqi Road, where protests followed social media reports linking lockdowns to the incident.
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CrimeProtests in Shanghai after Urumqi fire spark police clashes
Sign in or subscribeBrowse free archive reportsHundreds of demonstrators clashed with police in Shanghai during a candlelight vigil for victims of a fire in Urumqi, Xinjiang, on 24 November. Security forces attempted to disperse the crowd on Wulumuqi Road, where protests followed social media reports linking lockdowns to the incident.