TOPIC

Crime in China

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
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.

videocam
6

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

videocam
My Take

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

videocam
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.

videocam
31
A security guard keeps watch on Wednesday near the entrance to a plaza in Zhuhai, China, where days earlier a man rammed his car into a crowd of people. Photo: AP

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.

videocam
Trending in China

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.

Advertisement
Advertisement
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.

videocam
China has launched a nationwide campaign to strengthen legal protections for private companies as Beijing tries to boost growth in the face of economic headwinds. Photo: AFP
Trending in China

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.

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.

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.

videocam
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.

videocam
30
Video footage circulating online showed the aftermath of the incident outside a school in Hunan. Photo: AFP

China suffers second mass killing in a week

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.

videocam
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.

videocam
93
A 21-year-old suspect was arrested at the college in eastern China. Photo: X/ 李老师不是你老师
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.

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

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’.

videocam
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.

videocam
16
Advertisement
Advertisement

Tributes for dozens killed in Zhuhai car attack

01:47
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.

videocam
96
Trending in China

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.

Social media in China has been shocked by a video of a 14-year-old “bewitched” boy attacking a seven-year-old girl in a lift. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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.

China iPhone users urged to turn off FaceTime to protect cash from scams

Chinese police warn that scammers posing as authorities are using popular app to coerce victims to send money.

videocam
Trending in China

Disgraced China basketball star reignites focus on mainland stars’ sex scandals

From rape charges to repeated use of prostitutes, several celebrities in China have ruined careers by going off the rails.

In the wake of the recent sex scandal involving China basketball legend Yi Jianlian, the Post recalls previous controversies involving mainland celebrities. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
Trending in China

China thief rows boat to steal US$70,000 from company he targeted for a year

Former employee of firm thinks breaking in via river next to premises will confuse police but caught within 24 hours.

A thief in China who carefully planned a burglary using a boat was caught by police within 24 hours of carrying out his crime. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
Trending in China

‘Caring’ Taiwan KOL mother of 5 accused of killing toddler, 2, under her care

Forensic examination discovers little boy died from repeated physical abuse which caused skull fractures, brain haemorrhage.

China’s Communist Party

Chinese officials told to ‘sift out losers’ to stop random attacks on public

Authorities under orders to step up screening of people with emotional or financial problems following a series of random knife attacks on strangers.

videocam
31
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Crime in China
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Crime in China. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement