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Zhuhai officials dismissed following China’s most deadly lone wolf vehicle attack

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Zhuhai officials dismissed following China’s most deadly lone wolf vehicle attack

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  • Several local Communist Party officials in Zhuhai have been replaced over a month after a fatal car attack left 35 dead, although the dismissals are not directly linked to the incident.
  • Zhang Qiang, a senior legislator and former vice-mayor, has been placed under investigation for serious disciplinary violations.
  • Other departures include the local party secretary, the mayor of Zhuhai, and the city’s police chief, suggesting a major overhaul in local governance.
  • On 11 November, the perpetrator Fan Weiqiu intentionally drove his SUV into a crowd, leading to his death sentence for the mass casualties.
  • The swift legal proceedings in this case and another recent attack reflect a growing concern about lone wolf violence in China, prompting calls for enhanced public safety measures.

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