This is the same play book in Iran. They used a death to trigger protests, then tired to continue it with small protests in universities.
Everytime when the protest was dying down, some one died...... And it would start up again. Then next is ethnic tension and armed resistance with Kurds.
In China's case, I wonder if the fire was even an accident, it must be fully investigated. But it has been hijacked to peddle false narratives like doors were sealed shut and covid protocol was blocking the fire truck.
Now small protests, organized no doubt, with a symbol to rally around (white piece of paper), with protests in universities. Exactly the same as irwn. I hope the Chinese govt are more competent than Iranians and prevent riots. Also they have to guard against any fatalities. If someone from the protest dies, I hope they have continuous video recording and feed so there is no way to blame the police.
I think they should put the media into overdrive and hammer in counter arguments and publicise any investigations from the fire.
Then watch out closely for any racial tensions in Xinjiang like Iran with the Kurds. Prevent the CIA from killing any protesters who can be used as a martyr. With all the cctv cameras around in china, it is a lot easier to control than Iran. Thank god chinese leadership had the foresight to install smart city cameras everywhere. Really saves ones ass when situation like this developes.
I wish the Chinese govt media dept is savvy enough to make their own symbolism to counter the white paper. Like 'blue lives matter" was counter to BLM. Maybe some counter protesters can put "vulnerable lives matter" as a counter to the blank paper. Eg. Those who can't mount a response to vaccines are saved due to these lockdowns etc. But I doubt they would think that way.