Six bitter disputes between Chinese authorities and public that ended in violence
A new explosion rocked Liucheng county in China’s southwestern Guangxi province on Thursday morning – the day after a series of bombs hidden in parcels exploded and killed at least seven people and injured dozens more.
A new explosion rocked Liucheng county in China’s southwestern Guangxi province on Thursday morning – the day after a series of bombs hidden in parcels exploded and killed at least seven people and injured dozens more.
Police have launched an investigation and ruled out any terrorist link to the attacks. They have also identified a male suspect in the matter.
Here we take a look at just six of the many incidents in China in which people have resorted to violence because of social grievances, including disputes over local government compulsory land purchases and failed compensation claims.