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3 mass murder sprees in just over a week: What’s driving some Chinese to take revenge on society?

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People placing floral tributes outside a sports centre in Zhuhai, China, where a deadly car attack took place, on Nov 13.

People placing floral tributes on Nov 13 outside a sports centre in Zhuhai, China, where a deadly car rampage took place two days before.

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A shocking spate of “revenge on society” attacks is calling attention to the increasing socio-economic pressures that the Chinese face and the problem of social inequality.

In just over a week, three people have gone on mass murder sprees that have left 43 people dead and more than 60 people wounded.

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