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POLITICS● LOW1h ago · Oct 23, 2026, 4:00 AM

What do the protests in France look like from China? Internet users weigh in

South China Morning Post · western europe

Internet users in China are watching the protests in France with a mix of geopolitical cynicism, domestic pride and sadness at the damage to French landmarks. The protests started in September, when students and teachers in southeastern Paris rallied against deteriorating school conditions. Those specific grievances quickly escalated into nationwide protests at the rising cost of living and declining public services. What began as peaceful marches has since dissolved into violence, with rioters...

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