Shishou Incident

Date: June 19, 2009 • Location: Xiulin, China

This milestone marked the outbreak and beginning of this historic period, which spanned 2009–2009.

Mass rioting broke out in Shishou, China, over the dubious circumstances surrounding the death of a local chef.

The Shishou Incident was a popular protest and riot in the city of Shishou, Hubei Province, in central China between June 19–21, 2009. The protests were the result of dubious circumstances surrounding the death of 24-year-old chef Tu Yuangao (涂遠高) of the local Yonglong Hotel (永隆大酒店).