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The Lingering Effects of Protest and Public Sentiment

Despite the protests coming to a halt by January 7, insiders maintained that public discontent regarding systemic issues would not easily dissipate. Previous incidents of school bullying, coupled with the involvement of government officials in Dong’s case, had only added to the accumulating grievances felt by citizens across China. Commentators highlighted that under the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), schools have ceased to be safe environments. Instead, they are perceived as enablers for bullying and oppression.