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A shoe factory fire that killed 28 highlights China's persisting worker safety risks

Authorities are investigating a blaze at a shoe factory in southeastern China's Fujian province that killed 28 people, raising renewed concern over worker safety

The Independent UK · Jul 10

China factory fire kills at least 28 people

BEIJING - A fire that tore through a shoe factory in eastern China on Thursday killed at least 28 people, state media said, with more than 500 fire and rescue personnel racing against time to extinguish the blaze.

Bangkok Post · Jul 9

At least 28 dead in fire at shoe factory in eastern China, state media reports

Footage shared by state television CCTV showed firefighters dousing the facade and interior of a large, multi-story white building with fire hoses, as thick black smoke poured out.

Euronews · Jul 9

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China factory fire kills at least 28 people: state media

A devastating fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang city killed at least twenty-eight people. Firefighters raced to extinguish the blaze which engulfed the multi-story building. President Xi Jinping called for intensified search and rescue efforts after the incident. The Ministry of Emergency Management dispatched many personnel and vehicles to…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

China's President Xi Jinping mourns 'heavy losses' in shoe factory blaze

A deadly fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang city caused heavy human losses. Dozens of fire and rescue personnel raced to extinguish the blaze at Huiteng Shoes factory. People were trapped inside hours after the blaze began, prompting a large response. President Xi Jinping called for swift identification of…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

The 11 Most Controversial Refereeing Decisions at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

VAR and refereeing inconsistency have taken center stage this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 8

Landslide kills 21 people as storms and heavy rains wreak havoc in China

President Xi Jinping calls for ‘all-out’ rescue efforts as country grapples with multiple weather crises

The Independent UK · Jul 8

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Tornadoes and storms in central China leave at least 11 people dead

At least 11 people were killed and hundreds more injured in China after heavy rain, gales and tornadoes hit a central province

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Death toll from China storms and floods rises to 15, state media says

Scientists warn the intensity and frequency of global extreme weather events will increase as the planet continues to heat up because of fossil fuel emissions.

Euronews · Jul 7

Death toll from China storms rises to 15, hundreds injured

Storms and floods killed fifteen people across China, injuring hundreds more. Severe convective weather in Hubei province caused widespread damage to homes. Heavy rains in Guangxi led to a breached dam and significant evacuations. Separately, a landslide in Gansu province buried thirty-three people. Rescue efforts are underway for those still…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Australian PM says Chinese missile test could have caused ‘considerable damage’ if weaponised

Solomon Islands prime minister says he doesn’t want to see more countries testing ICBMs in Pacific, adding ‘be our friend but don’t threaten us’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6

China tests long-range ballistic missile in the Pacific, angering neighbours

NEW YORK — China test-fired a long-range ballistic missile with a dummy warhead in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, the first such launch in almost two years, prompting alarmed countries to criticise the move as destabilising.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6

Chinese tea chain ordered to pay Louis Vuitton £1.1m over floral logo dispute

Shenzhen-based tea company says it will appeal decision

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Afternoon Update: China conducts Pacific missile test; Albanese apologises for Kylie comments; and England’s epic win in Mexico

A ⁠test missile topped with ‌a ‌dummy warhead landed ‌in the Pacific Ocean, Chinese state media reported

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6

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The Independent UK · Jul 5

Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits the south and Vietnam

Heavy rains have left five people dead in northern China, while a tropical storm has toppled tree and submerged cars in the south, according to state media

Sports Illustrated · Jul 4

Mexico vs. England: Why Is the Estadio Azteca So Tough for Opponents?

El Tri hosts England in one of the most attract ties in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.

The Economic Times · Jul 1

China unveils 350-kmph Xi'an-Shiyan bullet train, cuts travel time from over six hours to one

China has launched the Xi'an-Shiyan high-speed railway, a crucial link connecting central and western regions. This 257-km line, designed for 350 kmph, significantly cuts travel times, reducing the Xi'an-Wuhan journey to under three hours. Engineered through challenging mountainous terrain, the project aims to boost trade, tourism, and industrial growth, particularly…

The Economic Times · Jun 23

'Imperative' for India and China to respect each other's core interests: Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized it is "imperative" for India and China to respect each other's "core interests" and take concrete steps to implement leader-level consensus. Meeting National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in New Delhi, Wang highlighted that both nations are partners, not rivals, and should promote cooperation for…

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AAP · Jun 16

Global Times: China-Greece civilizational dialogue sets model for mutual exchanges

BEIJING, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Second World Conference of Classics opened in Athens, Greece on local time Tuesday, with discussions focused on issues related to classical civilizations and promoting academic exchanges and consensus-building in global classical studies, the Xinhua News Agency reported. A gathering of over 200 scholars,…

The Independent UK · Jun 12

Man survives seven days at sea eating raw crabs and urinating on himself to stay warm

He was found floating naked and unresponsive nearly 10km off Hainan coast

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un pledge to ‘resist US aggression’ during rare North Korea summit

Xi and Kim pledge to keep ‘resisting US aggression and aiding Korea’

The Economic Times · Jun 9

China's Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea's Kim in rare Pyongyang visit

President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to safeguarding common interests and supporting Kim Jong Un during a rare summit in Pyongyang. The leaders agreed to strengthen strategic ties, with Xi emphasizing opposition to hegemony and promoting regional stability. The visit highlights Beijing's view of Pyongyang as a strategic asset.

France 24 · Jun 8

‘A special sense of closeness’: China’s Xi vows stronger ties with North Korea in rare visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said that China world not swerve from its commitment to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un during a rare summit between the two leaders in Pyongyang. The summit comes at a time when China's economy,…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

China's Xi hails 'new start' in North Korea ties ahead of summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea to strengthen ties. This visit occurs as North Korea increases trade and military cooperation with Russia. China aims to foster strategic cooperation and socialism. North Korea has showcased its military strength ahead of the summit. This marks Xi's first international trip this…

AAP · Jun 5

China's Xi Jinping to make rare visit to North Korea

China's President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea for the first time since 2019, state news agency Xinhua reports.

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