24th May 2025 – (Chuzhou) An incident involving the collapse of roof tiles in the Mingzhongdu Drum Tower, a renowned historical site in Fengyang County, Chuzhou City, Anhui Province, has sparked controversy. Reports indicate that the Drum Tower underwent repairs over a three-year period ending last year, raising questions about the recent events. On Friday (23rd), the Chuzhou City Joint Investigation Team disclosed the latest findings of the incident, resulting in the suspension pending investigation of the deputy county head of Fengyang County government, who held leadership responsibilities, and the dismissal of the director of the Fengyang County Bureau of Culture and Tourism, who also served as the chairman of Fengyang Mingming Tourism Development (Group) Co., Ltd.
Following a majortroof tile collapse at the Mingzhongdu Drum Tower, the Chuzhou City Committee and Municipal Government promptly established a Joint Investigation Team comprising disciplinary inspection, urban development, cultural tourism, and industry experts to conduct a thorough investigation. The building, constructed as a replica in 1995, underwent repairs and restoration until completion in 2024. Based on initial assessments, in addition to the aforementioned personnel actions, further comprehensive investigations involving the relevant entities and individuals will be conducted, and subsequent actions will be taken in accordance with regulations, discipline, and the law.