Two teens in China sentenced for murdering a classmate, sparking debate on juvenile justice.

A Chinese court in Hebei sentenced two teenagers, Zhang and Li, to life and 12 years in prison, respectively, for the murder of their 13-year-old classmate, Wang, with a shovel. A third suspect, Ma, received correctional education. The case, involving prolonged bullying and brutal killing, sparked national debate over juvenile justice. China recently lowered criminal responsibility age from 14 to 12 for severe crimes.

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