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As China's economy continues to experience significant challenges marked by rising unemployment, business closures, and social stratification, there is growing unease surrounding the possible outbreak of unrest. Historical context indicates that economic crises can ignite latent tensions, resulting in a surge of popular discontent—an eventuality that appears more likely as conditions worsen.
Instances of protest, such as the recent escalated unrest following a tragic incident at a vocational school, showcase the urgent need for reform and operational accountability. The demonstrators, forming self-defense militias, reflect an unprecedented shift in tactics that highlights a willingness to confront authority in the pursuit of justice.