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 matters: A 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✓