Gravitas: Chinese officials hired thugs to control protesters

Last month, angry citizens took to the streets in China after losing their bank deposits. Reports say local Chinese officials had hired thugs to crush the protest. Why does the Communist Party need thugs? Is it losing its grip on power? Palki Sharma tells you. #Gravitas #China #Thugs About Channel: WION The World is One News, examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to the politics of the world. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalised united world. So for us the World is truly One. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs as well as personal insults. Subscribe to our channel