In the wake of a tragic car ramming incident in Zhuhai City, south China's Guangdong Province, President Xi Jinping has called for immediate action to aid the injured and bring justice ⚖️.
The horrifying event took place on Monday at a bustling sports center, where a vehicle plowed into a crowd, claiming the lives of 35 people and leaving 43 others severely injured 😔.
President Xi, also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized the need for \"all-out efforts\" to treat the wounded and demanded that the perpetrator be \"severely punished according to the law.\"
He urged authorities to learn from this tragedy, strengthen preventative measures, and address disputes promptly to prevent future occurrences of such extreme cases. \"Safeguarding the security of people's lives and social stability\" is of utmost importance, he stressed.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang echoed President Xi's sentiments, calling for appropriate handling of the aftermath and urging swift investigation to ensure justice is served. Li, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, highlighted the need for coordinated risk prevention to maintain social stability.
In response to President Xi's directive, central authorities have dispatched a team to oversee the handling of the case, ensuring that all measures are taken to support the victims and their families.
This incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of community safety and the swift action required by leaders to protect and heal their nation 🇨🇳❤️.
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Xi Jinping urges all-out efforts to treat injured in car ramming case
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