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China’s rapid urban development has often been praised internationally, showcasing grand cityscapes and modern infrastructure. However, the façade of progress often hides a deeper issue: many impressive-looking structures are built on shaky foundations—literally. Beyond the pristine tourist environments that gleam with promise, one need only look beyond the surface to see the reality of how many structures are maintained.
Witnesses have even documented ongoing maintenance efforts that reveal alarming conditions; for example, air conditioning units are often precariously mounted to buildings with visibly deteriorating concrete. This Prizing of visual appeal over structural integrity casts a shadow over the true state of safety in cities where such infrastructure is critical to everyday life.