10 Highlights

• The Zhuhai car attack on November 11 led to 35 deaths and 43 injuries, marking a significant tragedy in China.
• Public anger erupted over the incident which has been called China's deadliest mass killing in a decade.
• • Authorities in China swiftly erased memorials and heavily censored social media discussions after the attack.
  • Fan, a 62-year-old driver, allegedly carried out the attack out of personal grievances linked to a divorce.
  • Following the tragedy, President Xi Jinping promised victim support and severe legal action against Fan.
  • The delay in reporting the toll was reportedly due to the incident's proximity to a major local air show.
  • Censorship intensified across platforms like Weibo, stifling discourse about societal discontent in China.
  • China prioritizes social stability, and the rise in such attacks is concerning amid economic struggles.
  • The incident sheds light on how government censorship attempts to prevent public mourning and unrest.
  • Amid the tragedy, a historical revelation emerged with the discovery of ancient cheese in Xiaohe Cemetery.