On October 13, 2022, footage from an anti-Xi Jinping protest was posted to the @fangshimin Twitter account. The protest took place at the Sitong Bridge in Beijing and involved a fire, banners, and a loudspeaker. The banners read "We want food, not PCR tests" and "We want freedom, not lockdowns." The loudspeaker blasted a recorded message saying: "Students go on strike! Workers go on strike! Remove dictator and national traitor Xi Jinping!" Reportedly, the protest was held by one man, and he was quickly arrested by authorities. It is noteworthy that the protest took place ahead of the CCP's 20th National People's Congress, which took place three days later.
Man: "Banners! Someone put up banners! Look up!"
Loudspeaker: "We want food, freedom, and votes! Students go on strike! Workers go on strike! Remove dictator and national traitor Xi Jinping! We want food, freedom, and votes! Students go on strike! Workers go on strike! Remove dictator and national traitor Xi Jinping!"