A deeply unsettling incident at one of China’s most treasured sites has sparked national and international concern.⁠ ⁠ On May 30, a domestic tourist reportedly jumped into a restricted display at the Terracotta Army Museum in Xi’an, damaging two ancient statues in Pit No. 3, a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses some of the 8,000 life-sized warriors guarding the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.⁠ ⁠ According to reports, the 30-year-old man climbed over guardrails and a protective net, then pushed and pulled the fragile clay figures. Security quickly intervened and restrained the individual, later identified by his surname Sun. Authorities say he suffers from mental illness, and an investigation is ongoing.⁠ ⁠ A video of the aftermath has surfaced online, showing the man lying next to one of the statues apparently laughing.⁠ ⁠ The Terracotta Army, unearthed in 1974 by local farmers, remains a symbol of ancient Chinese craftsmanship and imperial legacy. This act of destructi...