Hong Kong’s John Lee to lead delegation to Macau for anniversary celebrations

Hong Kong’s John Lee to lead delegation to Macau for anniversary celebrations

Hong Kong’s chief executive will lead a delegation to Macau on Thursday to join celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese administration, while the gaming hub is preparing for President Xi Jinping’s coming three-day visit. Macau stepped up security measures on Tuesday, including implementing a ban on drones, and will suspend … Read more

China’s Huangmaohai mega link is about boost Greater Bay Area powerhouse

China’s Huangmaohai mega link is about boost Greater Bay Area powerhouse

China is about to open the latest addition to a growing network of mega transport links in Southern China’s Greater Bay Area. The Huangmaohai Cross-sea Passage – a 31km (19-mile) crossing that connects the city of Zhuhai in the Pearl River Delta to cities west of Huangmao River – is scheduled to go into operation … Read more

Zhuhai car attack: senior heads roll in south China city where dozens died

Zhuhai car attack: senior heads roll in south China city where dozens died

Government and public security heads in Zhuhai, southern China, have been replaced, as part of a sidelining of officials deemed responsible for last month’s car attack that killed at least 35 people and shocked the nation. The city’s mayor Huang Zhihao and Xie Rensi, director of the public security bureau, resigned on Sunday, according to … Read more

China’s security chief urges all-out efforts to ensure safe New Year and Spring Festival

China’s security chief urges all-out efforts to ensure safe New Year and Spring Festival

Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is China’s biggest annual celebration and falls on January 29 this time. Chen issued the call for stronger security measures at key venues and for major events as he toured central Hubei province last week, state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday. He also called for increased street patrols … Read more

China’s deadly vehicle attacks spark sales boom for traffic barriers

China’s deadly vehicle attacks spark sales boom for traffic barriers

Following a series of deadly attacks in China that have shocked the nation, orders for traffic safety barriers for schools, shopping districts and other public places have soared, according to several Chinese suppliers. The companies said they had seen substantial increases in product inquiries and purchases in November compared to earlier months, with some firms … Read more

Why some experts say China urgently needs a crisis system to stop ‘lone wolf’ killings

Why some experts say China urgently needs a crisis system to stop ‘lone wolf’ killings

China needs a crisis intervention system to identify high-risk individuals to help prevent the kinds of “lone wolf” attacks that have left more than 40 people dead this month, according to two legal experts. “We need to put more effort into mental health crisis intervention and conflict resolution, and urgently establish a systematic prevention mechanism,” … Read more

China’s mass killings spark calls for support and understanding to prevent repeat

China’s mass killings spark calls for support and understanding to prevent repeat

Following a spate of mass killings in China, the country’s legal professionals are calling for better mental health and social resources while urging authorities to dig for the deeper reasons behind these attacks. On the evening of November 11, a car was driven into a crowd of people exercising at a sports centre in the … Read more

China’s top judge promises swift justice after recent mass killings that shocked nation

China’s top judge promises swift justice after recent mass killings that shocked nation

China’s most senior judge has promised to dish out swift punishments for random attacks on members of the public following a series of incidents that have shocked the nation. In the most serious incident, 35 people were killed and dozens injured when a car ploughed into crowds of people exercising outside a sports stadium in … Read more

Fatal end to knife brawl as China suffers another violent incident

Fatal end to knife brawl as China suffers another violent incident

A knife-wielding brawl in the southwestern province of Sichuan ended with the fatal stabbing of a man, in China’s third deadly episode in recent days. According to Chengdu police, a 35-year-old man surnamed Zhu stabbed a man on Monday afternoon after a traffic dispute. The victim died despite medical treatment. Zhu has been placed under … Read more

South China car attack suspect still in a coma, Zhuhai authorities say

South China car attack suspect still in a coma, Zhuhai authorities say

The man suspected of being responsible for a car attack that killed 35 people in southern China is still in a coma and cannot be questioned, the local authorities have said. The suspect, a 62-year-old man surnamed Fan, remains in a stable condition in hospital after trying to cut his throat following Monday’s attack in … Read more