News | International
17 Feb 2025 5:05
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > International

    Two men sentenced to death over separate deadly knife attacks in China

    The attack sparked debate in China about the country's patriotic education.


    A man has been sentenced to death for killing a Japanese boy in China, Japan's Kyodo news agency has reported, citing Japanese ambassador to China, Kenji Kanasugi.

    The boy, a 10-year-old Japanese national born to a Japanese father and a Chinese mother, was stabbed on his way to school on a morning in September last year. He died the following day.

    The assailant, identified by Chinese authorities as a 44-year-old man surnamed Zhong, was formally arrested in late November on suspicion of murder, Kyodo had reported.

    The attack took place on the anniversary of an incident in 1931 that triggered war between China and Japan, a sensitive date at a time when diplomatic relations are in danger of deteriorating.

    The incident in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen last year sparked debate about the country's patriotic education practises.

    Kyodo said on Friday Chinese authorities described the case as an accidental and isolated incident, without giving motives.

    It was second such incident near Japanese educational centres in China last year.

    In June, a man attacked a bus used by a Japanese school in the eastern city of Suzhou, resulting in the death of a Chinese national who tried to shield a Japanese mother and her child from the assailant.

    A court in Suzhou sentenced that assailant to death on Thursday, Kyodo reported.

    Two other men were executed last week for "revenge against society" crimes in China.

    Fan Weiqu, 62, rammed his car into a crowd outside a sports stadium in the southern city of Zhuhai in November, killing at least 35 people, was executed on Monday.

    Xu Jiajin killed eight people and injured 17 others in a stabbing attack at his vocational school in the eastern city of Wuxi.

    Reuters/ABC


    ABC




    © 2025 ABC Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All rights reserved

     Other International News
     16 Feb: Stampede at Indian railway station kills Maha Kumbh festival pilgrims
     16 Feb: School bullying inquiry hears Catholic Education Tasmania denies leadership roles to staff based on sexual orientation and relationship status
     16 Feb: Freed Israeli hostage learns daughter's name, as released Palestinians burn shirts
     16 Feb: Miss Pacific Islands beauty pageant saga sees police 'investigating fraud' after week of drama
     16 Feb: Christian pastor denied burial as attacks on religious minorities rise in India
     16 Feb: Elon Musk's DOGE agency is at the centre of controversy in the US. So what is it?
     15 Feb: Drone attack on Chernobyl nuclear plant casts shadow over peace prospects
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson believes Joe Schmidt won't be lost to Australian rugby when he steps down as head coach at the end of the Rugby Championship More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Resale conditions are improving in New Zealand's property market More...



     Today's News

    Accident and Emergency:
    A motorcyclist has been critically injured in a crash on State Highway 73, the Arthur's Pass road 21:56

    Motoring:
    For South Island motorists: a crash has closed State Highway 73 between Arthurs Pass and Otira 21:16

    Politics:
    Education Minister Erica Stanford says her associate minister, David Seymour, was overstepping the mark when he announced a crackdown on teacher-only days last year 18:56

    Entertainment:
    Stampede at Indian railway station kills Maha Kumbh festival pilgrims 18:46

    Accident and Emergency:
    One person has serious injuries after a crash which has closed State Highway 2 at Tutira in Hawke's Bay 18:36

    Rugby:
    New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson believes Joe Schmidt won't be lost to Australian rugby when he steps down as head coach at the end of the Rugby Championship 18:06

    Environment:
    A temporary relief station is now operating for people affected by a fire on the third floor of a multi-storey building in Wellington's Willis Street 17:46

    Soccer:
    Wellington Phoenix women's coach Paul Temple believes winning tonight's A-League clash against the Glory in Perth is vital for their play-off hopes 17:46

    Rugby League:
    Warriors co-captain James Fisher-Harris believes the All-Stars teams should always be at full strength 17:36

    Cricket:
    Former Black Caps coach Mike Hesson believes the openers are a point of contention in New Zealand's ODI side heading into the Champions Trophy this week 16:56


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd