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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 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 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 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.

China is preparing for Typhoon Bavi, which is expected to make landfall near Shanghai after affecting Taiwan. The storm follows a week of deadly weather events, including Tropical Storm Maysak in Guangxi and severe thunderstorms in Hubei, which together caused 50 deaths. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated in Zhejiang, and thousands of rescue workers are on standby.

A powerful typhoon, Bavi, is approaching China's east coast after a week of deadly storms that have killed 50 people in different regions. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated in Zhejiang, and 170,000 rescue workers are on standby. Tropical Storm Maysak caused 39 deaths in Guangxi, while severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in Hubei killed 11, and a landslide in Gansu claimed 21 lives.

China is preparing for Typhoon Bavi, which is expected to make landfall near Shanghai after causing evacuations and flight cancellations in Taiwan and Zhejiang. The typhoon follows a week of deadly storms, including Tropical Storm Maysak in Guangxi and severe thunderstorms in Hubei, which collectively killed 50 people.

A powerful typhoon, Bavi, is approaching China's east coast after causing disruptions in Taiwan and Japan, following a week of deadly storms that killed 50 people in China. Evacuations and flight cancellations are underway as the typhoon weakens from supertyphoon strength, with previous storms and floods in Guangxi and Hubei provinces also claiming lives.

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.

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.

Flooding caused by Tropical Storm Maysak in southern China has killed 39 people, with 26 deaths linked to a dam breach in Nanning, Guangxi. Rescue operations involving drones and thousands of boats have evacuated around 130,000 people.

China allocated 90 million yuan in disaster relief for Hubei, Gansu, and Guangxi provinces after severe storms, a deadly landslide, and flooding caused casualties, displacement, and infrastructure damage. Over 130,000 people were evacuated, and rescue operations involving thousands of personnel and boats were underway.

A landslide in northwestern China's Gansu province killed 21 people, with 33 buried and seven injured. Rescue operations concluded after all trapped individuals were recovered, though the cause remains unclear.

A landslide in northwestern China's Gansu province killed 21 people, burying 33 residents in Nanhe township. Rescue operations concluded by early Wednesday, with seven injured and five unharmed. The cause of the landslide remains unclear.

China’s navy test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, drawing protests from the U.S., New Zealand, Australia, and Japan. Experts suggest it could be a JL-2 or JL-3 missile, while China claims the launch was routine and compliant with international law. The test occurred in the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, raising concerns about treaty violations.

A landslide in northwestern China's Gansu province killed five people and left 12 trapped after burying 33 individuals in Nanhe township. Rescue operations involving excavators and authorities are underway, with the cause of the landslide remaining unclear.

A landslide in Gansu province, China, buried 33 people, with 17 rescued. Authorities relocated affected residents, but the cause remains unknown.

China test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific nuclear-free zone, drawing protests from Australia, Japan, and New Zealand. The launch, which occurred on the same day Australia and Fiji signed a mutual defense treaty, complied with international law but raised regional security concerns.

China test-launched a ballistic missile in the South Pacific nuclear-free zone. The missile carried a dummy warhead and was launched at 12:01 p.m., according to the Xinhua News Agency.

China’s military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, carrying a dummy warhead. The New Zealand government confirmed it was informed of the planned launch hours beforehand.

Heavy rains in northern China killed five people, including two villagers in Inner Mongolia and three in Liaoning's Fushun. Tropical Storm Maysak caused flooding and damage in southern China's Guangxi and Vietnam, with rivers overflowing and rescuers using boats to reach trapped residents.

Heavy rains in northern China caused five deaths, including two villagers in Inner Mongolia and three in Liaoning province. Tropical Storm Maysak flooded southern China and Vietnam, uprooting trees, submerging cars, and prompting rescues with inflatable boats.

Heavy rains in northern China caused five deaths in Inner Mongolia and Liaoning provinces, while Tropical Storm Maysak triggered flooding and damage in southern China and Vietnam. The storm submerged cars, displaced residents, and led to rescue operations in Guangxi and Vietnam.

Indian diplomats met with officials from China's Xinhua news agency. The meeting was described as part of efforts to enhance engagement with Chinese media.

China's foreign minister Wang Yi called for a sustainable security architecture in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire between the US and Iran and greater international cooperation. He highlighted increasing global uncertainties and advocated for equal representation of developing nations in global decision-making.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted the inadequate representation of emerging markets at the United Nations and called for greater inclusion of Global South voices in global governance. He emphasized the need for a ceasefire in the Middle East and addressed intertwining global crises, including 'black swan and grey rhino events.'

A Chinese firm has secured a deal to revamp Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya following a fallout involving Adani. The airport is located in Nairobi.

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea for a rare summit with Kim Jong Un, marked by a lavish welcome and discussions on strengthening bilateral ties amid shared challenges with the U.S. The meeting aims to reinforce China's influence over North Korea as both nations seek to restore their traditional alliance.

A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi Province killed 82 people and left two missing. Rescuers are still searching for the two unaccounted individuals following the May 24, 2026, incident.

A coal mine explosion in Shanxi Province, China, killed at least 82 people, prompting authorities to investigate safety lapses. The incident occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, with rescue operations ongoing as of May 23, 2026.

A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi Province, China, killed 82 people and trapped 247 workers. President Xi Jinping has ordered rescue efforts and an investigation into the incident's cause.

China is constructing a national computing power network to support growing AI infrastructure and token usage demands. The initiative aims to transform AI infrastructure into a public utility, with telecom operators leveraging it as a new revenue source beyond traditional mobile services. State media has characterized this network as a 'computing version of the state grid.'

The US imposed sanctions on Hengli Petrochemicals Co., Ltd., a major Chinese oil company, intensifying challenges for small-scale 'teapot refiners' in China. The sanctions target the Hengli petrochemical refinery in Dalian, a key facility linked to the company.

The war in Iran is causing economic strain globally, with rising fuel costs, food scarcity, and job losses. In Egypt, cafes and restaurants in Cairo are required to close by 9 p.m., while Vietnam's rice farming sector faces challenges.