In the aftermath of China's deadliest attack in a decade, officials swiftly suppressed public mourning and news coverage, aiming for the narrative of stability and control.
Local officials barred journalists from speaking with the families of victims, reinforcing the government's strategy to silence nonofficial voices and minimize public grief.
Censors were deployed on the Chinese internet to delete content related to the attack, signaling a government priority to control the narrative and limit public discourse.
The official response included a delayed release of information about the attack, underscoring a pattern where tragedies are met with efforts to conceal and stifle dissent.
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