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onstruction is set to resume on China's tallest unoccupied building, the Goldin Finance 117 tower in Tianjin. The skyscraper, which has been stalled for over a decade, was originally intended to be completed by 2015 but progress halted after the Chinese stock market crash.

    The 1,959-foot-tall tower is now expected to be finished by 2027, with a new construction permit issued last week. Designed to withstand strong winds and earthquakes, it features a system of "mega columns" and was meant to host office zones and a five-star hotel on its upper floors.

    The tower's developer, Goldin Properties Holdings, has since gone into liquidation, but the resumption of construction may be part of China's efforts to stabilize its real estate market. The project's revival coincides with other abandoned developments across the country.

    Daring urban explorers have been drawn to the imposing structure over the years, capturing their climbs in viral videos. The tower was originally intended as a centerpiece for a larger mixed-use development, but the fate of this scheme remains uncertain.