China News Service, February 22. According to foreign media reports, anti-vaccine demonstrations in New Zealand have not subsided, and violence has intensified.
On February 22, local time, some demonstrators threw a "stinging substance" suspected of sulfuric acid at law enforcement officers, causing three police officers to be sent to hospital for treatment.
Assistant Police Commissioner Chambers said three officers were "recovering well" with suspected sulphuric injuries.
A day earlier, some demonstrators even threw excrement at police, forcing them to protect themselves with blast shields.
New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern denounced the actions as "very shameful" and feared the demonstrations were becoming increasingly violent.
"What happened today can never be called a peaceful demonstration," she said. "I appeal to those who think they are participating in a peaceful demonstration to get out of here."
The report said that in the past two weeks, demonstrators have gathered in central Wellington and refused to disperse, and the number of demonstrators has now increased to about 1,500.
They each have their own demands and dissatisfaction, and the slogans displayed include anti-government, anti-media, etc.