India, July 1 -- A glass panel on a famous glass bridge at a tourist attraction in central China was damaged after a teenager struck it with an umbrella, sparking public debate over the structure's safety standards.

The incident took place on June 20 at the Baoquan Cliff World Scenic Area in Henan province, according to a report in South China Morning Post. The Baoquan Cliff World Scenic Area is a national 5A-rated tourist destination - the top category in China's official tourism ranking system.

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A visitor quoted by SCMP said they were quickly escorted away by staff after stepping onto the attraction's well-known glass bridge, thanks to the discover...