Following Myanmar Quake, Chinese State-Owned Contractor Under Scrutiny for Bangkok High-Rise Collapse

Following Myanmar Quake, Chinese State-Owned Contractor Under Scrutiny for Bangkok High-Rise Collapse

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake recorded on Friday near the Burmese city of Mandalay has killed at least 3,145 people, with at least 4,589 injured and hundreds more missing and feared trapped under rubble. Numerous countries—including China, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore—have sent donations of funds, emergency supplies, rescue teams, and more. Chinese state media has prominently trumpeted China’s mobilization of res…

Bangkok Building Collapse: China Defends Its Companies

Heavy machineries are deployed to clear the rubble from an under construction high-rise building that collapsed after Friday's earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) The Chinese embassy implores against defaming Chinese firms following the collapse of ...