China has experienced a spate of violent attacks this year.

Earlier this month, a man ploughed a car into crowds at a sports complex in the southern city of Zhuhai, killing 35 and wounding 43. This attack follows a string of similar crimes as China struggles to revive economic growth, keep people employed and boost confidence.

These types of attacks are challenging Beijing’s proud reputation for public order and prompting online soul-searching about the state of society.

So what’s happening? What has become of a nation already struggling with inequality and escalating frustration?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Tan Dawn Wei, China Bureau Chief, The Straits Times.

Read more about this at the Straits Times:

3 mass murder sprees in just over a week: What’s driving some Chinese to take revenge on society?

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-battles-rare-wave-of-violent-crime-as-economic-woes-bite

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