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Former student stabs eight in China: Second mass attack

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Former Student Kills Eight People in Second Mass Attack in a Week in China

A former student has gone on a stabbing rampage at a vocational college in eastern China, killing eight people and injuring 17 others just days after the deadliest mass killing in the nation in a decade.

Tragic Events Unfold at Wuxi Vocational College of Arts and Technology

The latest knife attack took place at the Wuxi Vocational College of Arts and Technology in Yixing, part of Wuxi city in the eastern province of Jiangsu.

The suspect was apprehended at the scene and confessed to his actions, police said.

Thirty-five people were killed when a man drove a car into a crowd in the city of Zhuhai. Source: AP / Ng Han Guan




It is the second mass attack in China in a week.

Concerns Over Mental Health in Chinese Society

Authorities in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai said they had charged a 62-year-old man after a driver on Monday.
That incident touched off a rare online discussion over the mental health of Chinese society and whether a string of recent high-profile attacks in other major cities could reflect deeper stresses as the world’s second-largest economy slows.
At least six other high-profile knife attacks have been recorded in 2024 across China.

Motives Behind the Attack

Police in Wuxi said it appeared the stabbing suspect was angry over not getting his graduation certificate and failing an exam.
“According to preliminary investigations, the suspect, surname Xu — male, 21 years old, a 2024 graduate of the college – attacked others after failing an exam and not receiving his graduation certificate, as well as being dissatisfied with his internship compensation,” a statement by the Yixing Public Security Bureau said.

It added that efforts were under way to treat the injured and investigate the case.

Conclusion

This tragic event at the Wuxi Vocational College of Arts and Technology in China highlights the growing concerns over mental health and societal stresses in the country. As authorities continue to investigate the motives behind the attack, it serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of addressing mental health issues and providing support to individuals in need.

FAQs

1. What was the motive behind the stabbing rampage?

  • The suspect, a former student, was reportedly angry over not receiving his graduation certificate and failing an exam.

2. How many people were killed and injured in the attack?

  • Eight people were killed, and 17 others were injured in the stabbing rampage at the vocational college.

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