China’s Protests Up 18% Due to Economic Struggles and Property Market Crisis

Posted on August 30, 2024   |  

Protests are increasing in China due to a slowing economy, with the government taking a cautious approach to growth.

Cases of dissent rose by 18% in the second quarter compared to the previous year.

Most protests are about economic issues, with 44% related to labor and 21% tied to homeowner frustrations.

The growing unrest highlights the economic challenges the Communist Party faces.

Key factors include the real estate crisis, ongoing trade disputes with the U.S., government crackdowns on private businesses, and the impact of pandemic lockdowns.

The property crisis is driving unrest in more than 370 provincial cities.

Protests linked to real estate have gone up by 10% in the past year.