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China fireworks factory explosion kills 21, President Xi orders probe

China fireworks factory explosion kills 21, President Xi orders probe

Matichon•International•8d ago

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A devastating explosion at a fireworks factory in Changsha, China, resulted in 21 fatalities and 61 injuries, prompting President Xi Jinping to demand an immediate investigation.

  • •A blast occurred at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display factory in Changsha, Hunan Province, China.
  • •The incident resulted in 21 deaths and 61 injuries.
  • •Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered an urgent investigation into the cause of the explosion.
  • •China is the world's largest producer of fireworks, with exports valued at $1.14 billion last year.

Overview

  • •The explosion occurred at approximately 4:40 PM local time on May 4.
  • •The incident resulted in 21 deaths and 61 injuries.
  • •Almost 500 firefighters, rescuers, and medical personnel were dispatched to the scene.
  • •President Xi Jinping demanded an urgent investigation to find the cause and hold those responsible accountable.
  • •President Xi Jinping also ordered authorities to elevate risk screening and hazard control in major factories.
  • •The Chinese leader emphasized promoting public safety and the lives and property of the people.
  • •China is the world's largest producer of fireworks.
  • •China's fireworks exports were valued at $1.14 billion last year, representing over two-thirds of the global market.

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Key Quotes

Xi Jinping
"China's President Xi demanded an urgent investigation to find the cause and hold those responsible accountable."
ประธานาธิบดีสีของจีนเรียกร้องให้มีการสอบสวนโดยด่วนเพื่อหาสาเหตุและนำตัวผู้กระทำผิดมารับผิดชอบ

Key Entities

Place

China(จีน)ℹ️
Nation where the fireworks factory explosion occurred.
Changsha(ฉางชา)ℹ️
City in Hunan Province, China, where the fireworks factory explosion took place.
Hunan Province(มณฑลหูหนาน)ℹ️
Province in China where Changsha is located, the site of the factory explosion.

Person

Xi Jinping(สี จิ้นผิง)ℹ️
President of China who ordered an investigation into the factory explosion.

Organization

Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display
Fireworks factory in Changsha, China, where a fatal explosion occurred.

Timeline

May 5(5 พฤษภาคม)
Date when Chinese state media reported on the fireworks factory explosion.