Jinjiang
Coverage of Jinjiang in the Nexus archive.
- Why China’s low-cost business model resists reform
A fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, killed at least 28 people, highlighting how financially pressured firms in China cut costs by compromising safety. Company filings show few workers were enrolled in pension and medical insurance plans, underscoring systemic issues in the low-cost business model.
- A shoe factory fire that killed 28 highlights China’s persisting worker safety risks
A fire at Fujian Huiteng shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, killed 28 people and injured others, prompting arrests of factory owners and managers. The incident raised concerns over worker safety in China, where recent accidents include a 2026 fireworks plant explosion and a 2024 refrigeration facility fire. President Xi Jinping ordered a swift investigation and accountability for those responsible.
- A shoe factory fire that killed 28 highlights China’s persisting worker safety risks
A fire at Fujian Huiteng shoe factory in Jinjiang, China, killed 28 people and injured others, prompting investigations into worker safety. The factory owner and managers were arrested, and the company's accounts were frozen. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in China's manufacturing sector.
- A shoe factory fire that killed 28 highlights China's persisting worker safety risks
A fire at Fujian Huiteng shoe factory in Jinjiang, China, killed 28 people and injured others, prompting investigations into workplace safety. The factory's owner and managers were arrested, and authorities cited ongoing concerns about industrial safety in China, including recent accidents at a fireworks plant and refrigeration facility.
- A shoe factory fire that killed 28 highlights China's persisting worker safety risks
A fire at Fujian Huiteng shoe factory in Jinjiang, China, killed 28 people and injured others, prompting investigations into worker safety. The factory owner and managers were arrested, and the incident has reignited concerns about workplace hazards in China's manufacturing sector.
- 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.
- China: 'Heavy human losses' expected in shoe factory fire
A shoe factory fire in Jinjiang, China, has trapped many people, prompting hundreds of rescue workers to respond. President Xi Jinping indicated that heavy human losses are expected.
- China Export Prices Climb Most in Three Years on Oil Shock
China's export prices have risen the most in three years due to an oil shock. A swimwear factory in Jinjiang, Fujian Province, is mentioned as an example.