In 2023, an assault at a kindergarten in Canton resulted in six deaths, and another traffic incident in the same province left six dead and 29 injured. These events are added to a series of attacks in China that have made headlines in recent years, including mass vehicle attacks, school assaults, and homemade bombings.
According to the Police, the attack at the kindergarten was related to personal issues of the attacker, a 62-year-old man, stemming from a dispute over asset division following his divorce. Such attacks are seen as acts of "revenge against society," where individuals motivated by personal frustrations unleash their anger on innocents due to emotional, legal, or economic conflicts.
Experts like psychologist Zhang Defen emphasize the importance of improving mental health education to provide alternatives for those who cannot adequately channel their suffering. Some also point to the economic slowdown in China as a factor that may trigger psychological crises.
These events, despite efforts to maintain control of information, have raised concern in China, a country that prides itself on its safety. Indiscriminate violence has been on the rise in the Asian giant, with attacks typically carried out using knives or by running over crowds.
The tragic incident in Zhuhai, which left 35 dead and 43 injured, occurred during the 15th International Aviation Fair in the city. The delay in the official dissemination of information sparked criticism, and images of the event were censored on Chinese social media. Despite attempts to control the information, some netizens used external platforms to spread images and testimonies of the incident.
