Dark Days Started in China: Mass Strikes and Protests Sweep China - %80 Orders Halted

In this video, examines growing public anger in China, focusing on rising protests, democracy calls, and the impact of Xi Jinping’s leadership. It references the crackdown on dissent, highlighting single-person demonstrations (like Chengdu’s “bridge banners”) and major protest movements, including the earlier Hong Kong uprisings. The text ties Xi’s internal clampdown to economic stresses—particularly the deflating real estate sector, youth unemployment, and the foreign trade tensions that have weakened the once-strong Chinese economy. It portrays how the public’s frustration with inflation and job scarcity fuels demands for reforms, culminating in signs of deeper turmoil. Comparisons are drawn to the historical patterns of purges, alluding to Stalin’s approach, and Xi’s potential vulnerability despite his power. This narrative suggests that discontent runs through every level of society: from disillusioned youth to overextended families facing precarious finances. Ultimately, it posits that China’s centralized, autocratic system could face mounting instability as voices for democracy and economic redress intensify, raising questions about Xi’s long-term hold on power.