Two unusual incidents in the heart of Beijing’s financial district within 24 hours have fueled widespread online speculation in China, as the regime continues investigating both events without indicating any connection between them.
A fire broke out on the afternoon of June 27 in Beijing’s Central Business District (CBD), less than 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the site where a small aircraft struck the city’s tallest skyscraper a day earlier. The proximity of the two incidents prompted intense discussion on Chinese social media, where many users questioned whether the back-to-back events were merely coincidental.
According to posts circulating on Chinese social media, the fire erupted at around 5 p.m. on June 27 in Beijing’s Chaoyang District. Videos shared online showed flames engulfing a low-rise structure as thick black smoke billowed into the sky, remaining visible from several kilometers away….Â
Two Incidents in 24 Hours in Beijing’s Financial District Fuels Security Questions
