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A street in Anshun, Guizhou province, dressed up for last year’s Spring Festival, China’s biggest annual holiday. Photo: Xinhua

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

China society

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

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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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A Chinese legal official warns judges and prosecutors that if they are more concerned with closing cases than delivering justice, they might “intensify conflicts”. Photo: Shutterstock
Trending in China

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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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.

A son in China expressed his outrage after his father’s killer celebrated with a banquet outside their home, marking the end of a 20-year prison sentence. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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.

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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
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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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Video footage circulating online showed the aftermath of the incident outside a school in Hunan. Photo: AFP
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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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.

Suspect in China’s deadly car attack registered as store owner, database suggests

35 people were killed after SUV rammed into crowd outside Zhuhai sports centre in attack described by Xi Jinping as ‘extremely vicious’.

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A mourner offers prayers on Wednesday outside a sports centre in Zhuhai, the site of Monday’s deadly attack. Photo: Kyodo
Accidents and disasters in China

Exclusive | Zhuhai victims heard sound ‘like earthquake’ but had no time to escape: survivor

A member of a local exercise group says an SUV ploughed into people from behind while they were using a trail in the southern Chinese city.

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A local man looks at flowers laid outside the scene of the deadly attack in Zhuhai on Wednesday. Photo: AP

Tributes for dozens killed in Zhuhai car attack

SCMP Highlights

Recap | Zhuhai car attack, Trump taps billionaires for China diplomacy and more top stories

These are some of our most-read stories over the past 24 hours. Find out what people have been reading.

35 dead after car attack in Chinese city of Zhuhai, suspect arrested, police say

Suspect accused of driving vehicle into people exercising outside a stadium.

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The attack took place outside a stadium in Zhuhai as people exercised on Monday night. Photo: Handout
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Profile | 3 China women whose journeys showcase strength, resilience in overcoming challenges

Chinese public being treated to front-row seat to rising awareness surrounding women’s rights in recent years.

Three Chinese women – Zhang Weili, left, Yang Li, top right, and Su Min – whose journeys highlight their strength and determination to overcome challenges in diverse arenas. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
Trending in China

Shock as China boy grabs girl in lift, drags her away, is arrested then freed

Boy, 14, who chokes girl, seven, giving her nightmares, is defended by people who say he was ‘bewitched’ at time of crime.

Coronavirus vaccine

AstraZeneca’s China president under ‘ongoing investigation’: company

Drug maker has yet to elaborate whether Leon Wang is in custody, nor have his whereabouts been disclosed.

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9 September, 2024
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