2014 Kunming attack, Terrorist attack in China
The 2014 Kunming attack was a mass stabbing incident at Kunming Railway Station.
Occurring on March 1, 2014, the attack left 31 civilians dead and over 140 others injured.
The event shocked the nation and had significant implications for China's domestic security policies.
Following the incident, security measures in public places across China were drastically increased.
Referred to as 'China's 9/11', the Kunming attack remains a sensitive topic within Chinese media.
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