Wave of Stabbing Incidents Rocks Major Chinese Cities

A recent stabbing attack in Beijing's Haidian district left five injured, among them three children. While the suspect was apprehended, this attack is part of a concerning trend of violent incidents across China, including deadly attacks in Shanghai and Shenzhen earlier this year.

In a disturbing incident in Beijing's Haidian district, five individuals, including three children, suffered injuries in a stabbing attack. Chinese police reported that the attack took place at 3:20 p.m. local time on Monday, leading to the swift apprehension of the 50-year-old suspect, Tang, at the scene.

According to eyewitness accounts shared on social media, two children were found lying unresponsive, one still wearing a backpack, while an adult administered care to another. Police confirmed the attack occurred at an intersection near Zhongguancun No. 3 Elementary School but assured the public that the injuries were not life-threatening.

This incident is the latest in a series of violent attacks in China. Earlier this month, a knife attack at a Shanghai supermarket resulted in three deaths. Nationwide, these violent outbursts, including attacks on schoolchildren, have sparked a serious public safety concern despite China's typically low crime rate.

(With inputs from agencies.)