PERSPECTA

News from every angle

← Back to headlines

Mystery Surrounds Plane Crash into Beijing Skyscraper

A small plane crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, near the Communist Party headquarters, with authorities providing no explanation for the highly unusual incident. A "cloak of secrecy" has surrounded the event, leading to widespread speculation.

1 Jul, 10:14 — 1 Jul, 10:14
PostShare

Sources

Showing 1 of 4 sources
France 24High55d ago

'Cloak of secrecy' surrounds plane that crashed into Beijing skyscraper

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 1: Papers discuss a story from China that has flown under the radar: a plane crashed into the tallest building in Beijing in unclear circumstances. Next: why was "controversial figure" Vadim Ermolaev targeted in Monaco? Also: could Ireland become the next summer holiday hotspot? Finally, yodlers in Basel didn't get put off by the heatwave.

By Elitsa GADEVA

Read full article →

Coverage Timeline

First report: France 24 · 1 Jul, 10:14Full coverage: 4 · 9hWindow: 9h
Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning
France 241 Jul, 10:14First to report

'Cloak of secrecy' surrounds plane that crashed into Beijing skyscraper

2h later
hotnews1 Jul, 11:47

Misterul avionului care s-a izbit de cel mai înalt zgârie-nori din Beijing, nu departe de sediul Partidului Comunist. „Un incident extrem de neobișnuit”

4h later
dnevnik-bg1 Jul, 15:37

Самолет се заби в небостъргач в Пекин – Китай не обяснява защо

3h later
jutarnji-list1 Jul, 19:00Latest update

Mali avion se zabio u najvišu zgradu jednog od najčuvanijih gradova na svijetu: vlasti u šoku, pljušte zabrane

Related Stories

US Prepares to Return Diplomats to Middle East Embassies

18m ago

Rare Tornado Strikes Southwestern France, Injuring Dozens and Damaging Homes

18m ago

European Court Condemns Turkey Again in Osman Kavala Case

23m ago

Search for Missing Man From Irish Sea Ferry Stood Down

24m ago