Spate of Violent Incidents Unveil Social Unrest Amid China’s Economic Plights

Turbulent Chinese society is on the eve of change.

The Chinese police canine and explosives unit do a security sweep in Tiananmen Square before the closing session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People on March 10, 2022 in Beijing, China. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images

Commentary

China’s social safety problems are increasingly drawing public attention. In the last two weeks of May, violent cases occurred in many parts of China, even resulting in the death and injury of primary school students.