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Zhuhai Car Attack Leaves 35 Dead, Sparks National Mourning

Authorities face backlash over delayed information release as residents rally to support victims and demand accountability.

  • A 62-year-old man, identified as Fan, drove his SUV into a crowd at Zhuhai Sports Centre, killing 35 and injuring 43.
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for severe punishment of the perpetrator and urged comprehensive efforts to treat the injured.
  • The attack, reportedly motivated by the suspect's dissatisfaction with his divorce settlement, is one of the deadliest in China in recent years.
  • Residents of Zhuhai have shown solidarity by donating blood, while authorities have faced criticism for their slow response and censorship of information.
  • Flowers and tributes left by mourners at the site have been moved by officials, sparking further public outcry over the handling of the tragedy.
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