Beijing: Xi Jinping is all set to take over as China's president for the third consecutive term. Its preparation is also visible on the streets of Beijing. Soldiers have been deployed at every nook and corner to suppress the voice of any kind of protest. Apart from this, more than 15 lakh people have been arrested or placed under house arrest.

According to the report, the authorities have also barred anyone who has visited any coronavirus-infected areas from entering the city. Along with this, the identity cards of the people are also being thoroughly investigated. The media report quoted the Chinese official as saying that the ban on Beijing's streets will continue until the coronation program is over. In China, a meeting of the National Congress is convened every five years. In this conference, the next leaders of the country are anointed. During his 10-year rule, Xi Jinping emerged as the second politician after Mao Zedong to strengthen China's grip on power. They have largely wiped out independent civil society and held human rights lawyers captive.  

Armed officers in Beijing patrol the streets around the Great Hall. Jinping will address the nation from here next Sunday. These days cyclists are also stopped on Beijing's roads and are thoroughly screened. A Public Safety Ministry official announced last month that authorities had arrested more than 1.5 million people across the country by the end of June.  

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