Dossier
fire-safety
Coverage of fire-safety 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.