A Suprisingly Common Event.

The absence of an effective justice system means people have to resort to other means to resolve disputes.

https://www.rt.com/news/518828-bombing-government-office-guangzhou/

You don't want to be anywhere near a Chinese airline desk when a flight is cancelled.

It normally takes about two seconds before chairs start flying.

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