A Chinese court sentences a teenage boy to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of a classmate, highlighting national concerns over juvenile crime. The defendants, under 14 at the time, bullied and killed a 13-year-old boy, sparking debate on juvenile criminal responsibility.
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