Keith Bradsher is the NYT Beijing bureau chief and a seasoned business/economics reporter. He has reported from Greater China, Southeast Asia, and South Asia, and was part of the 2013 Pulitzer-winning team on Apple and tech companies’ business practices. He’s fronting coverage after a Beijing Citic Tower crash raised questions about plane security and local safety protocols.
A two-seat sport aircraft crashed into the Citic Tower in Beijing, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others in a scene that has raised questions about airspace controls and security in the capital. Officials say the incident was caused by personal reasons, with the pilot described as having insomnia and anxiety. Investigations are ongoing.