On May 25, 2025, in the Beihu District of Chenzhou, Hunan Province, the head of the Energy Department of the Development and Reform Bureau jumped from the 5th floor of the office building and was sent to the hospital for treatment. The incident sparked a heated discussion on the local forum, with many questioning why someone would jump from a building when they seemed fine. Colleagues in the same building revealed that the person who jumped is recovering and is now able to speak. It is currently unclear whether the manager has disclosed more details about the incident of him jumping off the building.
According to online sources, a cadre from the Development and Reform Bureau in Beihu District of Chenzhou fell from the 5th floor of the office building, landing on a car below, breaking its sunroof. This incident caused a stir on the local forum, with some questioning the stability of the building structure and others wondering why the person decided to jump off the building.
The incident reportedly occurred on the morning of May 23. According to civil servants from the nearby building, the incident took place on the 5th floor of the district government building, where the Development and Reform Bureau is located. The person involved, surnamed Fan, is in charge of the Energy Department and is usually responsible for wind power projects. For some unknown reason, he jumped from the back window, first hitting the roof of a sedan parked below, smashing the sunroof, and then falling into the car. Fortunately, after being rushed to the hospital for treatment, he is now able to speak, and his life has been saved.
Online users pointed out several suspicious aspects of the incident. Firstly, falling from the 5th floor is not a minor incident, and the car owner below must have been shocked. Secondly, Fan has been working in the Energy Department for many years, and the wind power project has been a controversial topic. A few years ago, a person in a similar position in the neighboring county became entangled in issues related to project bidding. Now, while Fan is in the hospital, calls to his unit go unanswered, leaving many questions unanswered.
Major media outlets such as The Paper reported that on the morning of the 23rd, the head of the Energy Department of the Development and Reform Bureau in Beihu District, surnamed Fan, fell from a building and was subsequently sent to the hospital.
A civil servant working closely with Fan, who also worked in the same building, revealed that Fan jumped from the back window of the 5th floor of the Beihu District Government building (where the Development and Reform Bureau office is located), hitting a car parked below and smashing its sunroof before falling into the vehicle.
After the incident, the seriously injured Fan was taken to the hospital for treatment. Sources mentioned that after receiving treatment, Fan, whose condition was initially severe, is now in stable condition and able to speak.
The online comments section erupted with speculation.
A user named “Luo Yixiaoshifu” commented: “With the increasing investigation by the disciplinary committee, it’s better to be dead than alive!” This comment received over a dozen likes, with someone adding, “If there are real problems, jumping off a building won’t solve them. Now that he can talk, someone might have trouble sleeping.”
Regarding compensation issues, someone asked, “Who will compensate for the damage to the car?” To which another user replied, “The car owner probably needs to seek answers from the unit. They can’t expect to pay for the sunroof repair out of pocket, right?”
There were further inquiries about the distinction between jumping off a building and falling from one, with a netizen responding, “One is by one’s own will, the other involves being pushed. Do you think the difference isn’t significant?”
Some brought up previous corruption cases related to wind power projects in the area, suggesting a potential connection to the incident.
A renowned online commentator mentioned doubts about the incident. Why did Fan suddenly fall from the back window? Was it intentional or an accident? If it was a suicide attempt, what led to such extreme actions? Are there any underlying issues with the wind power project? These unanswered questions have raised skepticism among internet users. Many believe that if there are real concerns, thorough investigations should be conducted even if the person is in the hospital. If it was a misunderstanding, explanations should be provided to avoid confusion surrounding the term “falling from a building.”