Why Are Children Committing Suicide In China?

Zhou Zhou Age 11 Hangs himself--Mother Grieves for her Son

Zhou Zhou Earned Many Honors Before Committing Suicide

On the 31 December, QQ had a post about an 11 yr old boy that hung himself with a Young Pioneers Red Scarf that had been punished by school teacher at Wiliduo Primary School

China Smack reposted story here in English on the 16 January, 2011

According to released data by Chinese Govt the Suicide Rate of Children has increased dramatically in recent years. Why do so many children commit suicide in China? Exactly how serious are these children circumstances?

More here from Kan Zhong Guo

Related: H.S. Student Commits Suicide After Being Scolded by Teacher --China Hush