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Scholars look at ramifications from ‘zero COVID’ protests in China

The Center for the Study of Contemporary China, in co-sponsorship with Perry World House, held a forum to discuss the protests and what they mean for China and its citizens going forward.
Director of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China, Jacques deLisle, holds a microphone as he speaks on a panel with other experts about the China protests
Jacques deLisle, director of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China, (center, holding microphone) speaks with other experts on a panel at Perry World House that looked at the recent protests in China.

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