Mainland China has experienced numerous serial killersâÂÂindividuals who have murdered three or more people over an extended period of timeâÂÂthroughout its history.
The number of serial killers and mass murderers active in the country spiked in the 1990s, which researchers attributed to the "heavy pressure" many Chinese felt during the rapid social change of the period due to the reform and opening up.
Below is a list of recorded serial killers who were active in the country, with Wikipedia articles of their own.
Serial killers active before the formation of the People's Republic of China in 1949.