Jinjiang Shoe Factory Fire Kills 28; Xi Orders Safety Crackdown
Premier Li Qiang echoed the command after the noon blaze in Quanzhou, Fujian, one of several deadly industrial accidents nationwide this year.
- Xi ordered full rescue efforts, medical care for victims, and a swift cause probe.
- The instructions also demanded accountability and stricter enforcement of safety measures nationwide.
- Li Qiang told the State Council Safety Committee to tighten hazard inspections across China.
Why it mattersA safety campaign launched only after casualties mount confesses the state never inspects before disaster forces it to.
Xinhua (news.cn) — official report of Xi Jinping's instruction ↗ · Jul 9, 20267/9/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check