Fan Weiqiu was executed for a fatal car attack in Zhuhai that resulted in the deaths of at least 35 individuals. The tragedy, rooted in personal grievances, marks a significant instance of public violence that raises concerns about safety nationwide.
China Executes Driver Behind Deadly Car Attack on Exercisers
China Executes Driver Behind Deadly Car Attack on Exercisers
Execution of Fan Weiqiu follows a tragic incident that left dozens dead and highlights rising violence in public spaces in China.
A man responsible for a tragic car attack in southern China that resulted in the deaths of 35 people has been executed, according to state media reports. Fan Weiqiu, aged 62, drove his vehicle into a group of individuals exercising outside a stadium in Zhuhai on November 11, making it one of the most deadly incidents of violence in China in the past decade. The attack reportedly emerged from Fan's grievances regarding the distribution of property following his divorce.
The court characterized Fan's actions as "extremely vile" with "particularly cruel" methods, leading to his sentencing to death less than a month prior to his execution. Public sentiment following this horrific event has been marked by mourning, as individuals have gathered to place flowers outside the site of the attack in remembrance of those lost.
This incident is part of a worrying trend, as authorities have reported 19 similar attacks targeting unsuspecting strangers across China in 2024 alone, including two that occurred within days of the Zhuhai event. The increasing number of such violent acts raises questions about public safety and the underlying social issues contributing to these tragedies.
