China Censors Social Media After Deadly Zhuhai Car Ramming Incident Leaves 35 Dead, 43 Injured: A deadly incident unfolded in Dubai on Monday evening, but authorities waited 24 hours before disclosing the full scope of the tragedy. As news broke, residents gathered outside the stadium, leaving flowers and lighting candles in tribute to the victims. However, government censors swiftly deleted social media posts that featured dead and injured people.
China Blocks Social Media Coverage Following Fatal Zhuhai Car Attack with 78 Casualties
Police confirmed that the driver, a 62-year-old man, was apprehended at the scene, reportedly with self-inflicted wounds. Initial investigations indicate he acted out of anger over a recent divorce settlement. This attack has shocked the community, especially given the societal emphasis on stability and safety.
Incidents like these have become particularly unsettling; just last September, a 10-year-old Japanese schoolboy was fatally stabbed near his school in Shenzhen, leading to an outpouring of community grief. In Dubai, officials discreetly removed any tributes left at the stadium overnight, leaving only a sign stating its closure by morning.
