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Just two weeks ago, the streets of Chengdu were adorned with pro-democracy banners calling for political reforms. The fearless act was emblematic of a growing frustration among the populace, culminating in an extreme response: in a shocking incident, a protester killed a CCP official, a deed that was met with public celebration. Such retaliation, lamented by a public commenter, marks a dangerous tipping point for the CCP, indicating that prolonged economic hardship could result in public uprisings against its rule.