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Deadly Hit-and-Run in Zhuhai
A hit-and-run attack in Zhuhai, China, results in 35 deaths and 43 injuries, sparking outrage and raising public safety concerns.
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- What happened in Zhuhai, China?
- A hit-and-run attack in Zhuhai, China, killed 35 and injured 43 when a vehicle drove into a group of people exercising.
- How did the public react to the incident?
- Thousands of angry comments flooded Chinese social media following the attack, many of which were quickly censored.
- Who is the suspect and what is the motive?
- The suspect, a 62-year-old man surnamed Fan, was apprehended after self-inflicting injuries. Police believe his actions stemmed from discontent following a divorce.
- What major event is concurrently taking place in Zhuhai?
- Zhuhai is currently hosting China's largest annual air show, showcasing a new stealth jet fighter for the first time.
- What is the context of this incident in terms of violent crime in China?
- Violent crime is rare in China, but there has been a recent rise in knife attacks in larger cities, raising public safety concerns.