Teen's Death Sparks Mass Protests in China's Shaanxi Province
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The Facts
The death of a teenage schoolboy has sparked mass protests in China's north-western city of Pucheng. Demonstrators reportedly clashed with riot police outside the school, with authorities using tear gas and batons to disperse crowds.
Dang Changxin, a 17-year-old student at Pucheng County Vocational Education Center in Shaanxi province, died on Jan. 2, reportedly after falling from a building.
The Spin
Narrative A
Changxin's death was a tragic accident following a routine dormitory dispute. The unfortunate incident was thoroughly investigated by authorities who followed proper procedures according to protocol and found no evidence of foul play.
Narrative B
The school and authorities attempted to cover up the true circumstances of Changxin's death by restricting family access to evidence, deleting phone data, and claiming surveillance system damage. The evidence points to potential wrongdoing — this rare show of protest in China should be closely monitored.
