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Sichuan hit headlines after a major landslide left many missing, spotlighting its aging population and disaster risks in SW China.

Stories involving Sichuan

China Bridge Collapse Sparks Investigation

A newly constructed section of Hongqi Bridge in Sichuan, China, partially collapsed following heavy rainfall and landslides. No injuries were reported, but the incident raises concerns about infrastructure safety in seismic zones. The bridge was completed earlier this year and was part of a highway connecting Sichuan and Tibet.

Macron Meets Xi Amid Tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron visited China for a three-day trip focused on trade and diplomacy. Key topics included involving Beijing in pressuring Russia for a Ukraine ceasefire, strengthening bilateral ties, and addressing trade imbalances. Xi pledged support for peace efforts and announced economic cooperation, while trade disputes and geopolitical tensions remain unresolved.