A plane reportedly hit Beijing’s tallest building, and officials have nothing to say
Something weird is happening in the Chinese capital. Reports are swirling that a plane hit the city's tallest skyscraper, but instead of answers, we're getting a whole lot of nothing from the people in charge.
Imagine a plane hitting the tallest skyscraper in a major global capital, and the official response is... complete radio silence. That is exactly what is playing out in Beijing right now.
Reports started dropping that an aircraft collided with the massive CITIC Tower. There is visible damage, but nobody is allowed to explain what actually happened. No press conferences, no emergency broadcasts, absolutely zero official statements.
In any other mega-city, this would be a 24/7 breaking news frenzy with helicopters and live streams. In Beijing, it's just another Tuesday where the internet police are likely working overtime to keep a lid on it.
Keeping a giant skyscraper-sized accident under wraps is certainly a bold strategy.
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