China vows to crack down on school bullying after student’s murder sparks public outrage

In April, a 14-year-old girl in Changsha was assaulted by her schoolmates, and the ringleader put videos of the attack online. — Photos: BiliBili/Sichuan Observer/ST/ANN

BEIJING: The China authorities have vowed to crack down on school bullying after a recent string of high-profile cases, including the murder of a 13-year-old boy in March, sparked a huge public outcry.

The education and public security ministries, along with other government departments, are conducting a “thorough inspection” of primary and secondary schools to identify, prevent and punish school bullying, local media reported recently.