🚨BREAKING: Violent protest erupts in Pucheng, Shaanxi Province following tragic student death

A violent mass protest has erupted in Pucheng, Shaanxi Province in the last 24 hours, following the mysterious death of 17-year-old Dang Changxin. This is the first large-scale protest in China of 2025. Videos circulating online show heavily armed police using batons, kicking protesters, and deploying tear gas to disperse the crowds. The unrest, sparked by public outrage over the handling of Dang’s death and alleged attempts at a cover-up by local authorities, has escalated into one of the most visible challenges to public order in recent months. The Public Security Bureau has been deployed to maintain control as tensions continue to rise.

📆 Timeline of Events

1 January 2025: Dang Changxin allegedly fell to his death from the roof of Pucheng Vocational Education school.

2 January 2025 (Early Morning): Dang’s parents were summoned to the school, informed only that something urgent had happened. Dang’s mother arrived but was not permitted to see her son. His classmates appeared flustered and avoided her questions before quickly dispersing. She was taken to a room, confined there, and denied updates on her son's condition.

Later that morning: The deputy director of the local police station informed Dang’s mother that her son had committed suicide by jumping from the school roof. The investigation was declared complete and closed within 24 hours.

Afternoon: After repeated demands, Dang’s mother was allowed to see her son at the funeral home. Her brief viewing revealed a bruise on his neck, but teachers forcibly stopped her from inspecting the body further or taking photos. This was her only opportunity to see her son’s body.

⚠️ Suspicious Circumstances

The school reportedly confiscated and wiped the mobile phones and smartwatches of all students with potential knowledge of the incident.

Witnesses noted signs of a struggle in Dang’s dormitory, but the school has not addressed these claims.

Online speculation suggests Dang may have been pushed from the roof, allegedly by children of local officials.

Dang’s family has rejected the official explanation, recording videos to publicize their demands for justice. Censors have aggressively suppressed these efforts. Public anger has surged over perceived indifference and a cover-up by the local government and police. Crowds gathered at the school, demanding accountability.

❗️Breakout into violence

Although the exact trigger for the clash with police remains unclear, videos circulating on X show protesters storming the school gates and struggling against armed police. The violent response from authorities, including baton strikes and tear gas, has further inflamed tensions.

The death of Dang Changxin and the violent crackdown on protests in Pucheng reveal systemic failures of transparency, accountability, and governance in China’s local institutions. The situation remains volatile.
(video source: @whyyoutouzhele )