A fire at the Huiteng Shoes factory in China's Fujian province claimed 28 lives. The blaze, which broke out at the factory in Jinjiang city, was brought under control by local authorities.
President Xi Jinping issued an urgent directive following the incident. Xi called for the best possible treatment for the injured, support for the families of the deceased, and the immediate investigation of the fire's cause, with all resources mobilized to hold those responsible accountable.
The Chinese leader also drew attention to the numerous workplace accidents that have occurred in the country this year. Xi stressed that local governments and relevant agencies must learn from these incidents, conduct comprehensive inspections to eliminate hidden risks, and prevent similar tragedies.