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9 September, 2024
An image taken from video footage that circulated on Chinese social media after the attack on November 19 outside a primary school in Changde, Hunan province, in central China. Photo: AFP
Crime

Chinese court delivers suspended death sentence for primary school SUV attack

The swift judgment includes details of the driver’s motivation when he rammed into a crowd of parents and children last month.

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China’s Communist Party

Chinese Premier pledges to crack down on unfair targeting of private firms

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Trending in China

Chinese man uses 400 phones to access live-streams to boost chances of winning gifts

Trending in China

China dad jailed for killing daughter by accidentally throwing her from flat

Case sparks renewed debate on legal consequences for Chinese parents whose negligence leads to their children’s injuries or deaths.

A Chinese father was sentenced to four years in prison for killing his baby daughter by throwing her from a flat during a dispute with his wife. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
China’s Communist Party

Police in China take hi-tech rolling robot out on patrol

The device is equipped with tear gas, cameras and flashing lights, and can track and identify targets.

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Women and gender

Years after mentally ill woman went missing, man held on suspicion of rape

‘Zhang knew Bu had a mental illness but still had sexual relations with her and had children,’ say local authorities.

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Women and gender

Chinese police can use text message evidence in domestic violence crackdown

A new mechanism will allow government agencies to work together and help victims of domestic violence, state media says.

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Chinese state media says domestic violence guidelines issued by nine government agencies will regulate procedures and measures in a police warning system. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Music

Leading Chinese pianist’s comeback concert at home reportedly cancelled

‘Piano prince’ Li Yundi has performed overseas, but not in China, since being detained briefly on a prostitution charge in 2021.

China’s security chief urges all-out efforts for safe New Year, Spring Festival

Call from Chen Wenqing comes as China doubles down on social stability and judicial fairness after string of public attacks.

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Accidents and disasters in China

China’s traffic barrier business is booming after deadly vehicle rammings

As orders for products like stone granite balls and steel barricades surge, some suppliers have doubled their workforces to meet demand.

Orders for stone traffic barriers in China have surged in the hope that more barricades can keep people safe from possible vehicle rammings in public places. Photo: Taobao
China society

Opinion | Spate of random killings rooted in China’s social and economic despair

The mental trauma from pandemic controls and the economic slump have led to feelings of helplessness and despair that cannot be ignored.

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A woman offers a prayer in front of a sports centre in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai on November 13, two days after a driver rammed his car into a crowd there, killing 35. Photo: Kyodo
China’s Communist Party

In wake of mass attacks, China’s judges urged to ensure fairness

In rare People’s Daily commentary, senior official calls on judiciary to focus on fixing conflicts to prevent ‘social risks from escalating’.

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Man sentenced to death in China for pushing wife into sea for insurance money

Husband takes out four life insurance policies for wife two months after marriage, naming himself as sole beneficiary.

Accidents and disasters in China

Why experts say China urgently needs to intervene to stop ‘lone wolf’ killings

After recent deadly attacks, country’s public security system needs ‘clear legal bases’ to identify high-risk individuals, experts say.

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A man lights a candle outside a fitness plaza in Zhuhai on November 12 where several people died after a vehicle was intentionally rammed into them. Experts say high-risk people are not getting the help they need because of China’s inadequate mental health care strategy. Photo: AP

Security guards foil attempted bank robbery in southwestern China, man detained

The crime is an uncommon one in Chinese society, which has been rocked this year by a spate of random attacks as economic slump bites.

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The city of Guangan in China’s Sichuan province was the scene of a foiled bank robbery in October, according to a mainland report. Photo: Baidu
My Take

My Take | China’s authorities may struggle to address people’s emotional needs

Efforts to step up social control following two recent mass killings can only go so far in tackling complex personal matters.

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Accidents and disasters in China

China’s mass killings spark calls for social support to prevent repeat

Chinese legal experts urge authorities to dig deeper for reasons behind ‘revenge’ incidents after spate of deadly attacks.

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China’s top judge promises swift justice after recent mass killings

Chief justice Zhang Jun says stern measures will help public ‘truly feel fairness’ but lighter punishments may be better for lesser crimes.

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The Zhuhai car attack this month resulted in 35 deaths. Photo: Reuters
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Murderer in China holds banquet outside victim’s home after 20 years in jail

Videos show a car arriving at a rural courtyard as guests enter amid firecracker sounds, creating a festive atmosphere.

China’s Communist Party

China cracks down on police abuse of power targeting businesses

Prosecutors warn of law enforcement deception tactics aimed at swindling entrepreneurs and companies in other provinces.

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China cabby stunned when passenger confessed ‘I just killed a person’

Man urges cab driver to speed up, saying he had killed someone, wanted to say goodbye to his family.

A cab driver in China was shocked when a passenger confessed to murder, and he helped police arrest the suspect by stalling. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
SCMP Highlights

Recap | Tourist’s US$8,300 night in hotel, aquarium’s robot shark: 6 social stories from China

From a confused tourist’s costly mistake to a robot whale shark sparking controversy, these stories explore the latest social news making headlines in China.

China’s aquariums utilise robotic whales to reduce the costs associated with keeping live animals. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
SCMP Highlights

Recap | Car hits children outside school, toxic smog visible from space: 6 news videos

From a harrowing car incident in China to a toxic smog cloud visible from space, explore six stories from the video team at the South China Morning Post.

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Crime

Driver held after children injured in car crash outside Chinese primary school

None of those injured when an SUV ploughed into a crowd outside the school in Hunan province are said to be in a life-threatening condition.

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China suffers second mass killing in a week

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China society

South China car attack suspect still in a coma, Zhuhai police say

The man accused of killing 35 people after a car rammed into crowds of people is still unable to be questioned.

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Authorities have moved floral tributes to the victims inside.Photo: Reuters
China jobs

8 die in knife rampage as China suffers second mass killing in a week

Police say 21-year-old held after attack at college where he had studied had failed his exams and was angry about low pay as factory intern.

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SCMP Highlights

Recap | Economist on Trump’s trade war redux, star embraces Mandarin: 6 most-read stories

Here are six of our most popular stories from the past seven days. Find out what people have been reading the most on SCMP.com.

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