China Executes Two Convicted for Mass Killings

Published JAN 20·Updated AUG 4

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The Spin

Pro-China narrative

Weiqiu and Jiajin's execution shows China's resolute commitment to public safety and justice, with authorities taking appropriate criminal justice measures to protect citizens and maintain social order through severe penalties for revenge on society crimes that threaten public security.

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Anti-China narrative

The use of capital punishment in the PRC reflects deeper social issues — including economic pressures, unemployment, and diminishing social mobility — raising questions about the need to address root causes rather than solely focusing on punitive measures.

The Diplomat Foreign Affairs Economist