Major Casualties in Foreign Cargo Ship Fire at Qingdao Beihai Shipyard

Xinhua reported that at about 11:15 on September 10, a foreign-flagged cargo ship caught fire while docked for repairs at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Shandong, causing major casualties. Xi Jinping issued important instructions calling for search and rescue of missing persons, proper follow-up and consolation work, prompt determination of the cause, and accountability in accordance with the law, while stressing thorough inspection and rectification of fire hazards. Li Qiang instructed that rescuers reach trapped persons, treat the injured, handle aftermath work, and prevent secondary disasters, with the State Council Work Safety Committee pressing safety responsibilities across…