In response to a series of alarming violent incidents across the country, Chinese authorities have launched a comprehensive nationwide effort to enhance public safety and prevent extreme criminal activities.
According to media reports, China has experienced nearly 20 indiscriminate violent attacks in 2024, including high-profile incidents such as the fatal stabbing of a Japanese student in Shenzhen and a knife attack at a Beijing elementary school that left five people injured. Recent cases in Zhuhai and Yixing have further heightened concerns about public safety.
The highest-level judicial and law enforcement institutions are taking coordinated action. The Supreme People’s Procuratorate has explicitly emphasized a zero-tolerance approach to crimes threatening campus safety, with a particular focus on severely punishing major violent offenses.
National Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong announced a comprehensive “Winter Operation” strategy, implementing a multi-pronged approach to prevention, crime control, and social stability. The plan aims to ensure public safety during the winter and spring seasons and prevent extreme incidents.
The Ministry of Justice is also actively working to resolve potential social conflicts, instructing local judicial organizations to conduct thorough investigations into various interpersonal disputes, including family, neighborhood, and property-related issues.
Local governments are responding with localized safety enhancement measures. In Wuxi, officials have established a dynamic monitoring system with daily reporting, weekly checks, and monthly assessments. Similarly, Changsha’s leadership is conducting rigorous public safety reviews, emphasizing continuous risk identification and mitigation.
These coordinated efforts reflect China’s urgent commitment to addressing the recent surge in random violent attacks and maintaining social stability.
Source: Central News Agency (Taiwan), November 25, 2024
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