Sitong Bridge

Bridge in Beijing, China.

At a glance

SourceAuthorRoleIn one line
BreakneckDan WangsubjectA man disguised as a construction worker hangs two banners on the highway bridge, burns a tire, and is arrested.

Breakneck — Dan Wang (2025)

Source: Readwise highlight

Censors have struck the highway bridge from China’s mapping services. If you put in “Sitong Bridge,” the service says that there is no result.

  • Role: subject
  • In the book: A man disguised as a construction worker hangs two banners on the highway bridge, burns a tire, and is arrested. Censors then remove the bridge from mapping services.
  • Why it matters: The erasure of the bridge from maps makes the place itself a symbol of censorship and individual courage.