Work on the foundations of an 838-metre skyscraper in China which will be the world's tallest building has started. Photo: AFP Work on the foundations of an 838-metre skyscraper in China which will be the world's tallest building has started. Photo: AFP
Work on the foundations of an 838-metre skyscraper in China which will be the world's tallest building has started. Photo: AFP
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Changsha skyscraper faces brickbats and praise as safety concerns raised

Critic points to fire and earthquake risks; developer insists building has passed tests

Topic |   Sky City Changsha
Stephen Chen
Stephen Chen

Updated: 10:54am, 23 Jul, 2013

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Work on the foundations of an 838-metre skyscraper in China which will be the world's tallest building has started. Photo: AFP Work on the foundations of an 838-metre skyscraper in China which will be the world's tallest building has started. Photo: AFP
Work on the foundations of an 838-metre skyscraper in China which will be the world's tallest building has started. Photo: AFP
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