China Intensifies Infrastructure Inspections After Deadly Bridge Collapse
Recent flash floods and bridge failures in Shaanxi and Sichuan provinces highlight urgent safety concerns.
- At least 25 people have died in recent flooding and bridge collapses in China.
- The No. 2 Bridge in Shaanxi's Yanping Village collapsed, causing vehicles to fall into the Jinqian River.
- Heavy rains and flash floods have severely impacted infrastructure, with dozens still missing.
- Authorities are implementing stricter safety checks and utilizing advanced monitoring technologies.
- The incidents raise questions about the resilience of China's rapidly built infrastructure.