China’s Spate of Violence Prompts Outburst of Economic Anxiety
- Citizens express concern over downturn as pressures mount
- Flurry of stabbings unusual in country where violence is rare
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The reaction of Chinese social media users to a spate of recent violent attacks has exposed widespread discontent about the nation’s downturn, as economic pressures mount.
Shanghai police reported a stabbing Wednesday morning in one of the city’s metro stations, which — like other subway lines in major Chinese cities — has security checks at its entrances. The suspect was detained after injuring three people and the case is under investigation, police said in a statement.