Deadly Moscow shooting leaves China’s internet divided on need for tighter security measures as country seeks to open up


The deadly shooting at a Moscow concert hall over the weekend has triggered a public debate in China over how the country can balance security measures with the need to open up after years of pandemic restrictions.

At least 137 people were killed when four gunmen opened fire at the Crocus City Hall on Friday evening – the deadliest such attack faced by Russia for two decades.

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