Commentary: The Actions of a Brave Woman Saved the Day: Now We Must Protect the Future

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On Monday afternoon in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, 54-year-old Hu stepped in to shield a Japanese woman and her son who were attacked by a 52-year-old man while waiting for a school bus

People across China are paying tribute to Hu Youping, a bus attendant who died protecting a Japanese mother and her child from a knife-wielding attacker in Suzhou.

Her intervention not only saved lives but prompted deep reflection on her act of courage.

On Monday afternoon in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, 54-year-old Hu stepped in to shield a Japanese woman and her son who were attacked by a 52-year-old man while waiting for a school bus.

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Hu Youping, a bus attendant in Suzhou, died protecting a Japanese mother and her child from a knife attacker.
Her actions, hailed as heroic, led to a posthumous award and deep reflections on courage and societal values.
The incident sparked discussions on violence, societal tensions, and its impact on China's international image, highlighting the need for preventive measures.

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2024-06-24：: On Monday afternoon, in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, 54-year-old Hu Youping stepped in to shield a Japanese woman and her son from a knife-wielding attacker.

2024-06-28：: The Japanese embassy in China lowered its flag to half-staff, describing Hu’s actions as a 'noble act' that exemplified the kindness and bravery of the Chinese people.

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