https://www.vice.com/en/article/bvjy88/great-wall-of-china-damaged-by-people-looking-for-shortcut
Police say that “irreversible” damage has been done to the Great Wall of China.
Two construction workers looking for a short cut around the UNESCO world heritage site have been arrested after digging a hole through part of the wall. Using an excavator, a 38 year old man and a 55 year old woman dug a hole through an existing cavity in the Great Wall of China. They duo claimed they were hoping to save time for travelers.
This incident took place on a part of the wall located in Youyu county at a section known as the 32nd Great Wall. This is an ancient artifact that dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644).
I think the article was written well. It was short and to the point, but still very informative. It included quotes from the Chinese police, as well as quotes about what the workers intentions were. There were multiple pictures of the damage to the wall. I think the writer did good research before writing the article.
I would say that this story is newsworthy because of the historical significance of The Great Wall of China. It is an enormous structure that took over 2,000 years to complete. The damage of it is important for people to hear about because it is such a beloved piece of history, especially in China.
The title and lead were interesting and made me want to read the article.
Title: Great Wall of China ‘Irreversibly’ Damaged by People Looking for Shortcut
Lead: Two people have been arrested after using an excavator to dig a hole through a section of the landmark, Chinese police said.
I’ve seen some of the broadcast stories for this and they seem
to almost make light of the situation. The Chinese government
is taking it seriously, I imagine.
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Comment by fuglsang — September 19, 2023 @ 3:16 pm