A fire has broken out on a foreign-flagged cargo ship docked at a port in Qingdao, eastern China, resulting in significant casualties, according to state media reports. The incident occurred at 11:15 local time (03:15 GMT) while the vessel was undergoing maintenance at a shipyard. President Xi Jinping has called for urgent search and rescue efforts and a swift investigation into the incident. Premier Li Qiang emphasized the need to rescue those trapped on board and to prevent secondary disasters.
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Fire on Cargo Ship in Eastern China Causes Casualties
A fire on a foreign-flagged cargo ship in Qingdao, eastern China, has led to significant casualties. President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang have called for urgent rescue efforts and an investigation into the incident.
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Fire on Cargo Ship in Eastern China Causes Casualties