必 Over the last 35 years,researchers,practicing engineers and government officials at the central, provincial and municipal levels in China have also undertaken tremendous efforts in the investigation and remediation of land subsidence.An examination of the relevant publications in English literature, however,revealed that a majority of the efforts in China have not been reported in English literature.  Over the last 35 years, researchers, practicing engineers and government officials at the central, provincial and municipal levels in China have also undertaken tremendous efforts in the investigation and remediation of land subsidence. An examination of the relevant publications in English literature, however, revealed that a majority of the efforts in China have not been reported in English literature