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China bans construction of tallest skyscrapers over safety concerns

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China has prohibited the construction of the tallest skyscrapers amid mounting concerns over the safety and quality of such projects. Beijing has officially set a structure-height limit of 500 meters for all its future skyscrapers. According to the country's top planning agency, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), buildings taller than 500 meters will no longer be approved for construction, RT reported.