Fire at Chinese shoe factory causes ‘serious casualties’ as rescuers struggle to put it out
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July 9, 2026
A major fire broke out at a shoe factory in eastern China’s Fujian province on Thursday, causing “heavy casualties,” and rescue teams continued search and rescue and fire-fighting operations, state media reported.According to Xinhua…
Why some Chinese villages are building round houses: The extraordinary story behind Fujian earth buildings | World News
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July 5, 2026
From above, they look like giant donuts carved into the landscape. From the ground, they look more like medieval fortresses than family homes. The towering earthen walls, narrow entrance and spacious wooden interior seem designed for defense rather than…