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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.
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