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abcnews.go.comfinance11 days ago
Pilot Dies After Small Plane Hits Beijing Skyscraper, Wounding 13
A 66-year-old freelancer flew a light aircraft into the CITIC Tower last Friday. Authorities concluded the act stemmed from personal reasons including chronic insomnia and anxiety.
sbs.com.auworld13 days ago
Small Plane Strikes Beijing Skyscraper, Killing Pilot and Wounding 13
A small aircraft struck the CITIC Tower in Beijing on Friday. The crash killed the pilot and injured 13 others near the city's political core.
The Independentworld16 days ago
Pilot dies after light aircraft strikes Beijing skyscraper
A two-seater light sport aircraft hit a skyscraper in Beijing's central business district on Friday evening. The pilot was the only person on board and died in the crash. Thirteen people on the ground were injured.
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South China Morning Postworld16 days ago
Pilot Dies as Light Aircraft Strikes Beijing Skyscraper
A two-seater light sport aircraft hit Beijing’s tallest skyscraper on Friday evening, killing the pilot and injuring 13 people on the ground. District authorities issued a statement the next day confirming the pilot was alone and that the investigation is ongoing.
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usatoday.combusiness17 days ago
Plane Crashes Into Beijing Skyscraper on June 26
A lightweight aircraft registered to a flight training company hit the CITIC Tower, prompting evacuation of the building and street closures. Authorities limited public information and discouraged photography at the scene.
usatoday.combusiness17 days ago
Light Aircraft Crashes Into CITIC Tower in Beijing
A Sunward SA60L Aurora struck the 528-meter CITIC Tower around the 65th floor on June 26, 2026. The lone pilot is presumed dead after the ultralight departed Shifosi Airport and maintained a constant heading.
thehindubusinessline.comworld17 days ago
Light Aircraft Strikes Beijing’s Tallest Building
A small Chinese-made plane hit the 109-story CITIC Tower in Beijing on Friday, scattering debris and prompting an evacuation. The aircraft was operated by a local flight-training company.
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thehindubusinessline.comworld16 days agoUpdated
Small Aircraft Strikes Beijing Skyscraper, Debris Falls to Street
A small plane crashed into CITIC Tower in Beijing on Friday evening. Debris fell to the street and emergency crews responded, but authorities have released no details on cause or casualties.
japantimes.co.jpworld59 days ago
Chinese Leader Hosts US President for Tour of Zhongnanhai Compound
The Chinese leader welcomed the US president into part of the Zhongnanhai leadership compound on Friday for talks and a private tour. The site west of the Forbidden City has served as the headquarters for top Chinese leadership since 1949 and is rarely opened to foreign visitors.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics61 days ago
Trump-Xi Summit to Take Place at Beijing's Temple of Heaven
The summit between the U.S. and Chinese presidents will be held at the Temple of Heaven, a 15th-century religious complex where emperors once prayed for good harvests. The choice of venue carries historical symbolism tied to the Mandate of Heaven. A state banquet will follow the…
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techjuice.pkworld80 days ago
China's Largest Auto Show Opens in Beijing Showcasing Huawei and Chery EVs
China's largest auto show has opened in Beijing, featuring the latest electric vehicles from tech giant Huawei and Chery Automobile, the country's largest vehicle exporter. The event highlights recent developments in China's EV sector. @Reuters reported on the showcase.
ecns.cntechnology84 days agoUpdated
Honor-Developed Humanoid Robot Completes Beijing Half-Marathon in 50 Minutes, Surpassing Human World Record
A humanoid robot named Lightning, developed by Chinese company Honor, completed the Beijing E-Town Robot Half Marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds on April 19, 2026, surpassing the human world record. The event featured over 100 robots racing on parallel tracks alongside 12,000…