NewzChinese state television has reported the destruction of a six-meter-wide section of the Great Wall located in Ningwu County, Shanxi province. The damage was caused by nearly two decades of illegal waste dumping from an unlicensed coal mine operating in the area.
The incident highlights ongoing enforcement challenges regarding the protection of historical heritage sites in China, specifically concerning illegal industrial activities that have persisted for extended periods without regulatory intervention.
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