Key Facts

• Images and video posted on Chinese social media appear to show a small aircraft crashing into the CITIC tower, which is the tallest building in Beijing.
• The incident occurred on Friday, although the exact timing and date of the crash, beyond it happening in 2026, could not be confirmed.
• Bloomberg was unable to independently verify the images or circumstances of the incident at the city's tallest building.
• The CITIC tower, where the incident took place, is a prominent landmark in Beijing's skyline.
• The cause of the crash and any potential damage or casualties resulting from the incident have not been reported by Bloomberg.