Part 8/9:
The Path Forward
If the trend continues, cities throughout China may face significant challenges. Risking the lives of citizens on the foundations of poorly constructed infrastructures is unsustainable. The question arises of how the government will balance the need for safety with the desire to project an image of strength and stability. With pressure mounting from the public, there may soon be calls for extensive reevaluations of safety standards and reconstruction of aging infrastructure.