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Factory Fire in China's 'Shoe Capital' Kills at Least 28
NYT > World News·Friday, 10 July 2026
A fire at a factory in China's so-called shoe capital killed at least 28 people, with footage showing massive flames and thick black smoke. President Xi Jinping called for an all-out rescue effort and demanded a swift investigation. The blaze is described as the latest in a series of deadly workplace accidents in China this year.
Why It Matters
China is a major player in global manufacturing. Repeated deadly factory accidents raise questions about workplace safety standards in the world's largest factory floor, which affects global supply chains.
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