China Zun Collision: Xi Jinping Faces Increased Risks of Political Fallout, Many Officials May Become Scapegoats
On the evening of June 26, the China Zun, a prominent building in Beijing's central business district, was struck by a small light aircraft that disintegrated upon impact. Official reports confirm the pilot's death and injuries to 13 individuals on the ground and inside the building.
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