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China reviews museum safety after Terracotta Army blackout

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A recent power outage at China's Terracotta Army museum, where visitors were left in darkness and had to use phone flashlights, has prompted a nationwide review of cultural safety. The National Cultural Heritage Administration is now urging museums across the country to enhance their emergency management protocols, particularly during the busy summer season. This review follows several operational failures, including blackouts and overcrowding, highlighting insufficient risk assessment and preparedness at some institutions. AI

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China reviews museum safety after Terracotta Army blackout

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Caroline Lin ·

    Blackout at China’s Terracotta Army museum triggers nationwide cultural safety review

    China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration is putting museums nationwide on notice to strengthen emergency management during the summer peak season, following a series of operational failures, including a sudden power outage in Xian’s Terracotta Warriors museum last week. …

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