State of Mankind

Shanghai locals protest extended lockdowns; Disinformation board and vaccine passports



China In Focus

Protests erupt in Shanghai. Residents there say they’ve had enough of the city’s restrictive lockdown rules. Experts explain how vaccine passports and a cashless society could change the West for good. We look at how the Chinese Communist Party is connected. Could China strike the United States without firing a single shot? We hear from a retired U.S. general about how it could happen, through unrestricted warfare. We zoom in on China’s economy for a look at real estate, supply chains, and predictions from a prominent Chinese economist recently silenced on social media.