TAIPEI, TAIWAN — Violent attacks in China this month have killed 43 people and injured more than 70, raising questions about why the tragic incidents occurred and sparking discussion and debate online.
VOA spoke with observers who see a link between the incidents and a lack of effective measures to address the underlying social and mental health issues caused, in part, by the country’s current economic challenges.
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Chinese legal experts urge authorities to dig deeper for reasons behind ‘revenge’ incidents after spate of deadly attacks.

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

Three public attacks in China's Changde, Zhuhai and Yixing cities that killed dozens, have raised alarm among many, as well as questions about underlying issues facing society.

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The safety initiatives come nearly two weeks after the deadliest mass attack in China in a decade.

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China’s local governments step up public safety measures after attacks

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Violent attacks test China’s measures to address social grievances

BEIJING, Nov 25 — Beijing is ramping up scrutiny of “common” disputes such as those involving marriages and property, the justice ministry said, as the public reels from a recent string of deadly attacks. China has witnessed a spate of violent incidents in recent months — from mass stabbings to car rammings — a rare development for a country with a proud reputation for public security. The issue has prompted soul-searching about the state of soc…

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China grapples with rise in violent attacks, zeroes in on ‘common’ disputes to restore public security

In the eastern city of Wuxi, where a 21-year-old student's stabbing spree left eight people dead and 17 injured on Nov. 16, local officials convened on Friday to discuss measures to maintain social stability, state-run local media reported. Campus safety was a focus point of the meeting, according to the report.

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China's local govts ramp up safety measures after multiple deadly attacks

BEIJING — Local authorities in China are stepping up safety management and police patrols following several high-profile mass killings, as the central government calls for enhanced public security, media reports said on Sunday (Nov 24). In the eastern city of Wuxi, where a 21-year-old student's stabbing spree left eight people dead and 17 injured on Nov 16, local officials convened...

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China's local governments step up public safety measures after attacks

BEIJING: Local authorities in China are stepping up safety management and police patrols following several high-profile mass killings, as the central government calls for enhanced public security, media reports said on Sunday.
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BEIJING, Nov 25 — Beijing is ramping up scrutiny of “common” disputes such as those involving marriages and property, th......

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After a series of violent incidents of car-ramming and knife-killing in many places in China, the central government announced that it would punish the criminals severely, quickly and strictly, and on the other hand, it required all regions to improve public safety. Local governments did not dare to neglect and strengthened the implementation and management of safety measures, while increasing the deployment of police forces and patrols on the s…

中国多地连续发生多起驾车撞人和持刀杀人恶性暴力事件之后，中央政府一方面宣示要从重、从快、从严惩处凶犯，另一方面则要求各地提升公共安全。而地方政府则不敢怠慢，纷纷加强安全措施的实施管理，同时增加街面上的警力部署和巡逻。

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