On the evening of October 23, a serious revenge-driven incident occurred near Renmin Road in Qingdao, Shandong Province. A cement truck driver, while shouting, "The Communist Party won’t let me live, I want to kill people," drove his vehicle into more than fifty cars.(Video screenshot)
People News — China’s worsening economy, increasingly difficult living conditions, and numerous social injustices have led to a rise in revenge attacks, sparking public fear. Analysts believe that these violent events are igniting a potential wave of civil unrest in China. Some experts argue that China needs genuine religious freedom, as grassroots beliefs can help people endure hardships.
According to Voice of America, at least three incidents in October have been reported in the media and are suspected to be acts of societal revenge.
On October 24, an incident occurred outside the gates of Jingdezhen University in Jiangxi, where a car rammed into pedestrians, injuring four college students.
On the evening of October 23, a cement mixer truck in Qingdao, Shandong, drove against traffic, repeatedly crashing into over 50 cars while the driver shouted, “The Communist Party won’t let me live, I want to kill!”
On the night of October 21, a similar ramming incident took place in Wuhan, resulting in seven deaths and 11 severe injuries.
In multiple months this year, such as September, June, May, and March, violent incidents reported as or suspected to be revenge attacks have emerged across cities in Shanghai, Guangdong, Hunan, and elsewhere. Common forms include ramming vehicles into pedestrians and random knife attacks, often targeting vulnerable groups, including students, causing widespread societal fear.
The report quotes Li Qiang, founder and executive director of China Labor Watch, who analyzed that with China’s severe economic downturn, job difficulties, and little savings, the labor class is the most affected. Frustrated workers are more likely to express their discontent through acts of violence.
Li Qiang believes that China needs religious freedom, as grassroots beliefs could provide a source of spiritual support. Very few believe in communism, and neither the Communist Party nor Xi Jinping can provide solace.
Lai Jianping, former Beijing lawyer and chairman of the China Democratic Alliance in Canada, told the media that the frequent violence in Chinese society ultimately has political causes. The authoritarian rule of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has led to adverse outcomes on multiple fronts.
Gong Ping, a resident of Hubei, told Voice of America that the struggling economy has left some people without money or hope, and the hostility within society has become excessive. As a result, he predicts that revenge attacks on society will increase.
He stated, “This is certain because China does not uphold rule of law, contracts, or trust. Anything can happen.”
Netizens have termed the surge in violent incidents across China as “Xianzhong events,” referring to Zhang Xianzhong, a leader of peasant revolts during the late Ming dynasty.
Netizens believe that these Xianzhong incidents are igniting the flames of civil unrest in China. The surge in such cases exposes deep-seated societal issues, including economic decline, social injustice, and hardships in daily life. The frequent violent events are gradually intensifying social tensions, leaving China on the brink of a societal crisis.
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