Primary school student dies suddenly; mother assaulted by police when defending her rights

On May 9th, a female netizen from Shuozhou, Shaanxi shared a video expressing her grievances. She revealed that her son, Zhang Hao, was a second-grade student at Yuanbo Middle School in Shuozhou City. On April 28th of this year, at 1.24pm, she received a call from the class teacher, informing her that her son was in critical condition. Rushing to the Shuozhou Second People's Hospital, she hoped the child would be saved upon arrival. However, as soon as the child was taken out of the ambulance, the doctor declared that he had passed away and advised them to call the police. In the video, the woman presented a photo showing deep marks on her son's neck and his lips turning purple. She questioned the circumstances surrounding her child's sudden death during the lunch break and demanded answers. The woman also lamented the indifference of the school when her family sought justice and defended their rights. Local officials further intervened, suppressing the family's efforts. On May 9th, the police from the local station allegedly subjected her to physical assault. Currently, it appears that these videos and photos are no longer accessible on mainland Chinese internet platforms, raising suspicions of censorship by the authorities. Overseas social media platforms have witnessed netizens denouncing the situation, labeling it as a fascist country. Some commenters noted that it has become a recurring pattern in similar incidents over the past decade, where victims not only lose their loved ones but also face mistreatment from law enforcement. In recent years, there have been numerous reports of severe injuries and tragic deaths of students in Chinese schools. In December 2023, an inexplicable death of a 14-year-old boy occurred in Xiangqiu City, Hunan Province. The family's displayed photos revealed multiple horrifying wounds on the child's body, including punctures made by a screwdriver. However, the school and local authorities maintained that the child had committed suicide by jumping off a building. This incident triggered public outrage online, leading to local protests where people rallied for days, vandalizing schools and storming official buildings. However, the authorities swiftly employed violent suppression to quell these demonstrations.