The Death of an Eight Year Old Chinese Student

An eight year old Chinese boy was beaten to death by a martial arts instructor. The student who has not been identified joined the martial arts sports club in Kangdao Shendong to take a self defense class earlier this month, but died a day after joining the class as a result of injury sustained at the club. According to Chinese media reports, which are always trustworthy, the child's heart had stopped beating 20 minutes before he arrived at the hospital where he was declared dead. 30 people connected to the club have been arrested and will face criminal proceedings related to the international harm leading to his death. Meanwhile, the club has been shut down as the investigation unfolds.

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