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Jinjiang shoe plant blaze in Fujian leaves casualties as firefighters battle flames
world22 hours ago

Jinjiang shoe plant blaze in Fujian leaves casualties as firefighters battle flames

A fire at a multi-story shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, left casualties as firefighters worked to rescue people trapped inside; CCTV reported the blaze began around noon, open flames were largely extinguished by late afternoon, and 183 firefighters with 35 vehicles were dispatched. Jinjiang is a major footwear hub that produced about 1.2 billion shoes in 2024, accounting for roughly 20% of global output.

via CNN|
#casualties#china#fire
Fujian Shoe Factory Fire Kills 28, Rescue Efforts Underway
world1 day ago

Fujian Shoe Factory Fire Kills 28, Rescue Efforts Underway

A deadly fire at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province killed at least 28 people after 237 workers and two visitors were inside; 213 were evacuated, with two later pronounced dead and 26 more missing before confirmation, bringing the death toll to 28. More than 180 firefighters fought the blaze, which began on the ground floor and spread rapidly, possibly aided by highly flammable shoe materials. President Xi Jinping urged accountability and a thorough investigation, and officials vowed an all-out effort to extinguish the fire and search for survivors.

via Al Jazeera|
#china#fujian#jinjiang
Jinjiang shoe factory blaze triggers casualty fears as Xi orders rescue
world2 days ago

Jinjiang shoe factory blaze triggers casualty fears as Xi orders rescue

A fire at a multi‑storey shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, prompted rescue Swift action after state media reported unknown casualties, with President Xi Jinping saying the blaze may have caused significant losses and ordering an all‑out rescue. Firefighters, aided by 183 personnel and 35 vehicles, battled flames that were largely extinguished by early morning; officials noted the ground-floor start and highly flammable materials fueling the blaze. Jinjiang is a major footwear hub contributing a large share of global output.

via NBC News|
#fire#footwear#fujian
China's Fujian Aircraft Carrier Boosts Naval Power in Pacific
world8 months ago

China's Fujian Aircraft Carrier Boosts Naval Power in Pacific

China has commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, marking a significant technological advancement with its electromagnetic catapult system, and now has the second largest navy carrier fleet in the world, though still behind the US. The Fujian enhances China's naval power projection capabilities in the Pacific and features domestically designed technology, but it is smaller and less capable than US carriers, which are nuclear-powered and larger.

via AP News|
#aircraft-carrier#china#fujian
China Launches Third Aircraft Carrier to Strengthen Naval Power
world8 months ago

China Launches Third Aircraft Carrier to Strengthen Naval Power

China has commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, which is also its first domestically designed and built carrier, marking a significant step in its military modernization and expansion of its blue-water navy to project power further beyond its waters, aiming to challenge U.S. naval dominance and enhance its strategic reach in the Indo-Pacific region.

via Defense News|
#aircraft-carrier#china#fujian
China's Fujian Aircraft Carrier Enters Service, Signaling Naval Ambitions
world8 months ago

China's Fujian Aircraft Carrier Enters Service, Signaling Naval Ambitions

China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has been commissioned, marking a significant step in its naval capabilities with advanced features like electromagnetic catapults and the ability to carry heavier aircraft. While it is a milestone in China's military modernization, analysts suggest it will take at least a year to reach full operational capability, and its deployment will be closely watched for regional influence and potential use around Taiwan.

via Reuters|
#aircraft-carrier#china#fujian
China Demonstrates Advanced Catapult and Stealth Jet Capabilities on Fujian Carrier
military9 months ago

China Demonstrates Advanced Catapult and Stealth Jet Capabilities on Fujian Carrier

China's new aircraft carrier Fujian successfully launched and recovered advanced aircraft including the J-35 stealth fighter and KJ-600 early warning aircraft, marking a significant leap in China's naval capabilities with the first use of catapult-assisted take-off and electromagnetic launch systems, indicating progress towards operational deployment and regional power projection.

via USNI News|
#catapult-tests#chinese-aircraft-carrier#fujian
China's Fujian Aircraft Carrier Achieves Major Milestones in Stealth Jet and Catapult Technology
military9 months ago

China's Fujian Aircraft Carrier Achieves Major Milestones in Stealth Jet and Catapult Technology

China's PLAN has made a significant advancement with its new carrier Fujian, demonstrating for the first time the launch and recovery of multiple fixed-wing aircraft, including the stealth J-35, using electromagnetic catapults, marking a major step in its naval aviation capabilities and strategic ambitions.

via The War Zone|
#aircraft-carrier#china#electromagnetic-catapult