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Huiteng shoe company
Coverage of Huiteng shoe company in the Nexus archive.
- Fire at a shoe factory kills 28 in one of China’s deadliest blazes in recent years
A fire at Huiteng shoe company in Jinjiang, Fujian province, killed 28 people, with Chinese President Xi Jinping ordering a search and rescue effort and investigation. The blaze started on the first floor of a five-story building, exacerbated by flammable materials, and work safety issues in China are highlighted due to recurring incidents.
- Fire at a shoe factory kills 28 in one of China's deadliest blazes in recent years
A fire at Huiteng shoe company in Jinjiang, Fujian, China, killed 28 people, with 213 others rescued. Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered an investigation and accountability, leading to the arrest of the factory's owner and others, and freezing the company's accounts.