Weiguan Golden Dragon Building Collapse, Collapsed building in Taiwan
The Weiguan Golden Dragon Building was a 16-story apartment complex in Tainan.
The building collapsed on February 6, 2016, due to a magnitude 6.4 earthquake hitting the region.
The collapse of the Weiguan Golden Dragon Building raised questions about construction standards in Taiwan.
Following the disaster, stricter building codes and inspections were implemented in Taiwan.
The incident is one of the deadliest earthquakes in Taiwan's recent history, with significant impact.
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