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China to probe deadly fireworks factory blast

China to probe deadly fireworks factory blast

By Alessandro Diviggiano and Maxim Shemetov CHANGSHA, China, May 6 (Reuters) - Senior Chinese officials took charge of rescue and relief efforts after a fireworks factory explosion killed 26 and injured 61, flattening buildings and burying people in mounds of debris, as they pledged to punish those
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Former China Eastern Airlines chairman indicted on bribery charges

Former China Eastern Airlines chairman indicted on bribery charges

HONG KONG, May 8 (Reuters) - A former chairman of China Eastern Airlines Group has been indicted on bribery charges, China's top prosecutor said on Friday, the latest in a string of high-profile anti-graft actions as Beijing steps up a campaign against corruption.
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Former Chinese Defense Ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu Receive Suspended Death Sentences for Corruption

Former Chinese Defense Ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu Receive Suspended Death Sentences for Corruption

Two former Chinese defense ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, have been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve after being found guilty of corruption. According to Xinhua, a military court found Wei guilty of accepting bribes, while Li was found guilty of both accepting and offering bribes. The sentences, which include deprivation of political rights for life and confiscation of all personal property, are the most severe handed down to senior military officers since President Xi Jinping began his anti-corruption campaign in 2012. After the two-year reprieve, their sentences will be commuted to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. The investigation into Li began in August 2023, and Wei's in September 2023, leading to their expulsion from the party and stripping of military ranks in June 2024.
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An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 21 people, state media says

An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 21 people, state media says

State media in China says an explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others
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An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people and injures dozens of others

An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people and injures dozens of others

Authorities in China say an explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others
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An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people, state media says

An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people, state media says

Authorities in China say an explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others
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Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 21, Xi calls for probe, state media says

Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 21, Xi calls for probe, state media says

HONG KONG, May 5 (Reuters) - A blast at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province has killed 21 people and injured 61, prompting a call from President Xi Jinping for a thorough investigation, state media reported on Tuesday.
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Explosion at Chinese Fireworks Plant Results in 26 Fatalities and Dozens Injured

Explosion at Chinese Fireworks Plant Results in 26 Fatalities and Dozens Injured

An explosion at a fireworks plant in Liuyang, Hunan Province, China, has resulted in the deaths of at least 26 people and injuries to 61 others. The incident occurred at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co. facility, a significant player in the fireworks industry. The explosion led to a series of smaller blasts due to the large quantities of gunpowder stored on-site, complicating rescue efforts. The local government has expressed condolences and halted all fireworks production in the area. A search and rescue operation is ongoing, with authorities investigating the cause of the explosion. The person in charge of the company has been detained, and Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a thorough investigation and accountability.
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Explosion at Chinese Fireworks Factory Results in 21 Fatalities, Prompts Investigation

Explosion at Chinese Fireworks Factory Results in 21 Fatalities, Prompts Investigation

An explosion at a fireworks factory in Changsha, Hunan province, China, has resulted in the deaths of at least 21 people and injuries to 61 others. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon, and nearly 500 rescuers were deployed to the site. The explosion prompted Chinese President Xi Jinping to call for a thorough investigation into the cause of the disaster. Authorities have taken 'control measures' against those in charge of the company, although specific actions were not detailed. Emergency workers are utilizing robots to assist in the search and rescue operations. The incident follows previous explosions at fireworks shops in China earlier this year.
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Explosion at Chinese Fireworks Factory Results in 26 Fatalities and 61 Injuries

Explosion at Chinese Fireworks Factory Results in 26 Fatalities and 61 Injuries

An explosion at a fireworks factory in Changsha, Hunan province, China, has resulted in the deaths of at least 26 people and injuries to 61 others. The incident occurred at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co. The explosion led to a series of blasts due to large quantities of gunpowder stored on-site, complicating rescue efforts. Local authorities have halted all fireworks production in the area and are conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the explosion. The person in charge of the company has been detained by police. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an exhaustive investigation and accountability for the incident.
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China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing

China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, in Beijing on Wednesday, the official Xinhua news agency reported, without providing further details
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China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the Strait

China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the Strait

President Donald Trump says he is pausing the U.S. effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to allow time for a deal to end the Iran war, but that the American forces’ blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place