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China Executes Two Men for Deadly 'Revenge on Society Crimes'

Two men executed in China after committing deadly attacks as part of a worrying trend of 'revenge on society crimes'.

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  1. China executes 2 men who committed attacks known as 'revenge on society crimes'

    The recent executions reflect China's harsh stance on violent crime, particularly in the context of what officials classify as 'revenge on society crimes,' highlighting a disturbing trend that demands urgent attention.

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  2. China executes two men for committing deadly ‘revenge on society crimes’

    The recent executions of Fan Weiqu and Xu Jiajin highlight a troubling trend in China, where a rise in "revenge on society crimes" raises serious concerns about the underlying social issues such as economic frustration and a lack of opportunity.

    China executes two men for committing deadly ‘revenge on society crimes’

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  3. China executes 2 men who committed deadly attacks known as 'revenge on society crimes'

    The execution of these two men highlights a troubling trend of extreme violence in society, prompting urgent calls for preventative measures from the highest levels of government.

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  4. China executes man who plowed car into crowds in deadliest attack in a decade

    The execution of Fan Weiqiu highlights China's increasing resolve to clamp down on violent crime, as public outrage grows over a spate of brutal attacks that have shattered the country's longstanding reputation for safety.

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  5. China executes man for car rampage that killed dozens

    The recent spate of public violence in China reflects a troubling trend as individuals, driven by personal grievances and societal pressures, resort to horrific acts, suggesting underlying tensions are rapidly escalating without an end in sight.

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Updated: Jan 20th, 2025, 7:07 AM ET

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China has executed two men for deadly attacks that raised alarms about a spike in 'revenge on society crimes.' Fan Weiqu, 62, killed 35 people in a car rampage fueled by personal grievances. Xu Jiajin, 21, executed for a stabbing, killed eight in a vocational school attack. This surge in violence has prompted calls for stricter preventive measures by authorities. Human rights groups express concern over China's execution rate, believed to surpass that of other countries.


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