Executive Summary
A Chinese Conspiracy Theory
By Tae-Sik • Published April 4, 2020
In late 2019, as Hong Kong protests threatened the Chinese Communist Party's control, COVID-19 emerged in Wuhan. The government implemented draconian lockdowns, using the pandemic as a propaganda campaign to demonstrate its necessity and control. This response effectively suppressed the democracy movement, highlighting how authoritarian regimes exploit crises to preserve power.