On March 30, 2025, a major earthquake struck Myanmar. A 33-story building in Bangkok, Thailand, located 1,000 kilometres away, collapsed during the quake. (Video screenshot)
[People News] According to a report by 'Star News' on April 20, Thai authorities arrested Zhang Chuanling, the general manager of the Thailand branch of China Railway 10th Bureau, on April 19. He is under investigation for allegedly violating the 'Foreign Business Act' and for his responsibility in the collapse of the National Audit Office building in Bangkok. This building, constructed by China Railway 10th Bureau in partnership with the Thai company Yitai, collapsed during a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, resulting in 47 fatalities and 9 injuries, making it the only high-rise building to collapse in Bangkok. The Thai Special Investigation Bureau (DSI) discovered that China Railway 10th Bureau had used substandard steel bars and violated company regulations. Users on platform X criticised the CCP's export of 'shoddy projects' overseas, with some sarcastically remarking, 'The quality of the CCP can't even withstand an earthquake!' The Thai government is currently investigating other projects by China Railway 10th Bureau, and this incident has raised significant concerns about the quality of the 'Belt and Road' initiatives.
The arrest of Zhang Chuanling, a senior executive of China Railway 10th Bureau in Thailand, has unveiled just the tip of the iceberg regarding the CCP's 'shoddy projects' extending beyond its borders. The collapse of the National Audit Office building in Bangkok, which resulted in 47 deaths, has exposed the corruption and poor quality associated with state-owned enterprises under the CCP. China Railway 10th Bureau had previously touted the building as a 'business card of the Belt and Road,' yet it collapsed almost instantly during the earthquake, serving as further evidence of the CCP's engineering failures. Such shoddy projects have transitioned from domestic issues to international concerns, underscoring the CCP's nature as a global threat.
The Roots of Shoddy Projects
The shoddy engineering practices associated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) stem from systemic corruption and a pathological culture that prioritises efficiency over quality. Media reports indicate that China Railway 10th Bureau (Zhongtie Shijiu Ju) utilised substandard steel bars in its projects in Thailand, with workers revealing that this was done to reduce costs. An investigation by the DSI revealed that China Railway 10th Bureau manipulated contracts through illegal loans, allegedly rigging bids and colluding with domestic officials and businesses. The collapse of school buildings during the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake had already highlighted the widespread issue of cutting corners. Additionally, the CCP's 'face engineering' mentality places speed above quality. The propaganda from China Railway 10th Bureau (which was later deleted) exaggerated project achievements while neglecting safety standards. The lack of regulatory oversight and technical deficiencies also contribute to the problem, as the use of inferior steel bars reflects the quality control failures of CCP engineering enterprises.
The Dangers of Shoddy Engineering
The incident involving China Railway 10th Bureau in Thailand underscores the global risks posed by the CCP's shoddy engineering. Firstly, there are significant human and economic losses. The collapse of a building in Bangkok resulted in 47 fatalities, and Thailand incurred economic losses amounting to billions of baht, with the Prime Minister stating that the incident 'damaged the national image.' A report by the101.world on April 2 noted that projects by China Railway 10th Bureau in Kenya and Peru have also faced criticism due to quality concerns. Secondly, this situation undermines international trust. Thai citizens expressed their outrage on X, denouncing 'CCP shoddy engineering' and calling for a thorough investigation into the projects of China Railway 10th Bureau, which could potentially weaken the CCP's influence in Southeast Asia. Most alarmingly, there is a safety threat. Users on X pointed out that the inferior steel bars from China Railway 10th Bureau had previously been banned in Thailand but still managed to enter the market, raising concerns that such disregard for regulations could occur in other countries as well.
The Global Dangers of the CCP
The Bangkok incident involving China Railway 10th Bureau serves as a microcosm of the CCP's detrimental impact on the world. While the 'Belt and Road Initiative' is presented as a framework for infrastructure cooperation, it actually seeks to expand influence through substandard projects and debt traps. A report by Asia Times on April 6 revealed that the CCP swiftly removed propaganda related to the incident in an attempt to obscure the truth, mirroring its domestic information censorship. From bridge collapses within the country to high-rise building failures abroad, the CCP's corruption and incompetence endanger both others and itself. A user on X expressed frustration, stating, 'The CCP's projects are so unreliable that even their own people don't trust them, yet they expect to deceive the world?' The protests by the Thai populace reflect a rising tide of public discontent, which could potentially spark an anti-CCP movement.
The tragedy in Bangkok serves as a stark reminder to the world: the CCP's 'Belt and Road Initiative' poses risks rather than opportunities. The subpar projects executed by China Railway 10th Bureau highlight the CCP regime's facade of strength while revealing its underlying weaknesses. If these inferior projects are not resisted and monitored, they will continue to wreak havoc globally, with the 47 victims in Thailand being just the beginning.
(Originally published by the People News)
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