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China seeks public input for dam collapse probe after Typhoon Maysak

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China is soliciting public input for its investigation into a recent deadly dam collapse in Guangxi province, which resulted in at least 26 fatalities. The State Council of the People's Republic of China is leading the probe to understand the event's causes, identify failures in disaster prevention and response, and learn lessons to prevent future occurrences. This approach mirrors previous investigations into major incidents, such as the 2021 Zhengzhou floods and the Shenyu coal mine explosion. AI

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China seeks public input for dam collapse probe after Typhoon Maysak

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Liu Zhen ·

    China turns to public for help in deadly dam collapse probe after Typhoon Maysak

    The Chinese government has appealed to the public for clues as part of its investigation into a reservoir dam that collapsed in southern China earlier this month, causing heavy casualties. State media reported on Monday that the public was invited to submit information related to…

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