Shanghai cracks down on internet rumours as anger at lockdown spreads

The Shanghai office of the Cyberspace Administration of China asks WeChat group members to obey the law
Rumours spread on Thursday that armed police would take over the city, while group buying would be suspended

11 Apr 2022 - 11:41PM

Shanghai residents rush to buy groceries on March 28, a day after the government announced a two-stage city-wide lockdown. Photo: Tracy Qu

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Shanghai cracks down on internet rumours as anger at lockdown spreads

11 Apr 2022 - 11:41PM

The Shanghai office of the Cyberspace Administration of China asks WeChat group members to obey the law
Rumours spread on Thursday that armed police would take over the city, while group buying would be suspended

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