"Debate Sparks as Teens Detained for Classmate's Murder in China"
The detention of three teenage classmates in northern China's Hebei province over the gruesome killing of a 13-year-old boy has sparked outrage and debate over bullying and social responsibility in the Chinese countryside. The victim, identified only by his last name, Wang, was allegedly a victim of bullying and forced to give money to one of his classmates before being killed. The case, involving suspects and victim under the age of 14, will test a change in the law that lowered the age of criminal responsibility to 12. The tragedy has renewed concerns over the welfare of "left-behind" children in the countryside and the lack of parental guidance, prompting discussions on how children should be raised and educated.
