This Day in History: The Funeral of Ruan Lingyu

The Shanghainese silent film star had taken her own life at the age of just 24.

by Ned Kelly, 16 March 2023

Food Delivery Worker Saves Suicidal Customer's Life

A caring waimai deliver guy stopped a man from killing himself in Henan province.

by Lars James Hamer, 24 December 2021

Woman Survives Fall from Bridge over Busy Beijing Road

Woman who miraculously survived falling from a bridge over the Second Ring Road near Dongzhimen told a reporter she 'doesn't want to live anymore.'

by That's Beijing, 20 April 2017

Suspect in Haidian's Bus Stop Murders Commits Suicide

The man allegedly stabbed three people, killing two, at a Haidian bus stop on June 27.

by Justine Lopez, 04 July 2016

Beijing's Subway Workers Trained to Prevent Suicides

Qianmen Station created a suicide intervention and counseling system for its employees to help deter future incidents.

by Justine Lopez, 07 April 2016

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