In a tragic turn of events, the execution of Fan Weiqiu, 62, was carried out on Monday, following his conviction related to a horrific car attack outside a stadium in Zhuhai, southern China. On November 11, Fan drove his vehicle onto an exercise track, killing at least 35 individuals and injuring dozens more. This attack is now recognized as one of the deadliest incidents on Chinese soil in the past decade.
The court proceedings revealed that Fan's actions stemmed from a deep dissatisfaction concerning the division of his property after a divorce. He was sentenced to death less than a month after the attack, with the court branding his motives as "extremely vile" and labeling his methods as "particularly cruel." This brutal incident was part of a larger pattern, as 2024 saw a disturbing increasing trend of 19 attacks targeting strangers in China, with two occurring just weeks after the Zhuhai tragedy.
The incident has left a profound impact on the local community, which gathered to honor the victims with flowers and remembrance outside the stadium. The societal ramifications extend, as the attack has ignited discussions on personal grievances and public safety in China.
