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Dubai Eye
6 days ago
- Dubai Eye
At least 5 dead, 6 missing after China chemical plant blast
An explosion at a chemical plant in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong killed at least five people, with 19 injured and six missing, the state-run Xinhua agency said late on Tuesday. The blast occurred a few minutes before noon on Tuesday, shaking part of a chemical plant operated by Shandong Youdao Chemical in the city of Weifang. More than 200 emergency workers responded to the blast, according to a statement issued by China's emergency response authority on Tuesday afternoon. Drone video posted by The Beijing News, a government-run publication, showed smoke emerging from the chemical plant and from a second, unidentified facility nearby. The Weifang Ecological Environment Bureau dispatched staff to test the site of the blast but said there were no results yet available. The bureau advised nearby residents to wear face masks in the meantime, Beijing News reported. Shandong Youdao Chemical is owned by Himile Group, which also owns listed Himile Mechanical, shares of which closed down nearly 3.6 per cent on Tuesday. Youdao was established in August 2019 in the Gaomi Renhe chemical park in Weifang, according to the company's website. The plant covers more than 47 hectares (116 acres) and has more than 300 employees. The company develops, produces and sells chemical components for use in pesticides and pharmaceuticals. Blasts at chemical plants in China in recent years have included one in the northwest region of Ningxia in 2024 and another in the southeastern province of Jiangxi in 2023. Two massive explosions at warehouses containing hazardous and flammable chemicals in the port city of Tianjin in 2015 killed over 170 people and injured 700. That incident prompted the government to tighten laws covering chemical storage. An explosion in 2015 at another chemical plant in Shandong killed 13 people.
ARN News Center
7 days ago
- ARN News Center
At least 5 dead, 6 missing after China chemical plant blast
An explosion at a chemical plant in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong killed at least five people, with 19 injured and six missing, the state-run Xinhua agency said late on Tuesday. The blast occurred a few minutes before noon on Tuesday, shaking part of a chemical plant operated by Shandong Youdao Chemical in the city of Weifang. More than 200 emergency workers responded to the blast, according to a statement issued by China's emergency response authority on Tuesday afternoon. Drone video posted by The Beijing News, a government-run publication, showed smoke emerging from the chemical plant and from a second, unidentified facility nearby. The Weifang Ecological Environment Bureau dispatched staff to test the site of the blast but said there were no results yet available. The bureau advised nearby residents to wear face masks in the meantime, Beijing News reported. Shandong Youdao Chemical is owned by Himile Group, which also owns listed Himile Mechanical, shares of which closed down nearly 3.6 per cent on Tuesday. Youdao was established in August 2019 in the Gaomi Renhe chemical park in Weifang, according to the company's website. The plant covers more than 47 hectares (116 acres) and has more than 300 employees. The company develops, produces and sells chemical components for use in pesticides and pharmaceuticals. Blasts at chemical plants in China in recent years have included one in the northwest region of Ningxia in 2024 and another in the southeastern province of Jiangxi in 2023. Two massive explosions at warehouses containing hazardous and flammable chemicals in the port city of Tianjin in 2015 killed over 170 people and injured 700. That incident prompted the government to tighten laws covering chemical storage. An explosion in 2015 at another chemical plant in Shandong killed 13 people.
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Indian Express
At least 5 dead, 6 missing after China chemical plant explosion
A blast at a chemical plant in eastern China's Shandong province killed at least five people and left six missing, state news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday. 19 people were injured in the explosion, which happened late Tuesday morning at a plant owned by Shandong Youdao Chemical in the city of Weifang. The explosion happened just before noon and shook part of the facility, Reuters said. Videos shared on Chinese social media showed thick black and orange smoke rising into the sky. In one of the videos, windows of nearby buildings were blown out by the force of the blast. 🇨🇳 An explosion occurred at a chemical plant in eastern China, — South China Morning Post. ❗️The plant belongs to Shandong Youdao Chemical, which is the world's largest producer of the pesticide chlorpyrifos, producing about 11 thousand tons of the substance per year. — MAKS 25 🇺🇦👀 (@Maks_NAFO_FELLA) May 27, 2025 More than 200 emergency workers were sent to the scene, China's emergency management authority said in a statement released Tuesday afternoon. Footage from a drone, published by The Beijing News a government-backed outlet showed smoke coming not only from the chemical plant but also from another nearby site that was not identified. The Weifang Ecological Environment Bureau sent terms to the area to check for pollution following the explosion. As of Tuesday night, no test results had been released. In the meantime, authorities advised residents nearby to wear masks, according to The Beijing News, Reuters said. Shandong Youdao Chemical is part of Himile Group. The parent company also owns Himile Mechanical, which is publicly listed. Shares of Himile Mechanical dropped nearly 3.6 per cent on Tuesday, Reuters reported. According to its website, Youdao was set up in August 2019 and is based in the Gaomi Renhe chemical park in Weifang. The plant spans over 47 hectares and employs more than 300 people. The company makes chemical ingredients used in products like pesticides and medicines. The Baidu Maps app shows several other factories near the Youdao plant, including companies that produce textiles, machinery and industrial coatings. Chemical plant explosions have happened in China before. In 2015, two huge blasts at a warehouse storing chemicals in Tianjin killed more than 170 people and injured hundreds more. That event led the government to tighten safety rules around chemical storage. Other explosions have taken place in recent years, including one in Ningxia in 2024 and another in Jiangxi in 2023. In 2015, an explosion at a chemical plant in Shandong killed 13 people, Reuters added.
NDTV
26-05-2025
- NDTV
'Foreign Wives' For Sale? Chinese Embassy Warns Against Marriage Scams In Bangladesh
The Chinese embassy in Bangladesh has warned its citizens to exercise caution when engaging in cross-border relationships or marriages. In a social media post, the embassy advised Chinese nationals to avoid illegal matchmaking agencies and be cautious of cross-border dating content on short video platforms. It urged individuals to steer clear of illegal marriages, warning that those involved risk being arrested for human trafficking, a charge that can trigger lengthy judicial proceedings. The embassy's message emphasises the importance of following the law and being aware of potential risks when engaging in foreign-related relationships or marriages, cautioning against losing both money and personal freedom. The Chinese embassy's warning comes amid rising concerns about bride trafficking in China. The country's declining marriage rates, largely due to the legacy of the one-child policy and a cultural preference for sons, have led to a significant imbalance in the marriage market. With at least 30 million Chinese men unable to find a spouse, often referred to as "leftover men," the demand for "foreign wives" has surged. According to reports, this demand has led to the trafficking of women from countries like Bangladesh, who are lured under false pretences such as marriage, lucrative jobs, or education opportunities, only to be forced into marriages with Chinese nationals and smuggled into China by criminal gangs. Other than Bangladesh, countries such as Vietnam and Laos have also long been sources of foreign brides. Some agencies have been known to scam prospective clients, taking their money without delivering a bride. For instance, a report by The Beijing News highlighted social media posts offering Laotian women for marriage at prices as high as 200,000 yuan ($28,000). These advertisements often turn out to be fraudulent. In a notable case, a court in Shandong province convicted two men of human trafficking for running an illegal cross-border marriage agency that scammed clients out of hundreds of thousands of yuan. One Chinese man lost 100,000 yuan after travelling to Pakistan for three months without finding a bride. In another case, a Pakistani woman who was sold by matchmakers reported the agents and the Chinese man involved to the police, leading to their detention for human trafficking. The idea of importing foreign brides has sparked controversy, particularly after a Xiamen University professor suggested it as a solution to China's marriage decline and sex imbalance. Critics strongly opposed the idea, warning it would promote human trafficking and exploitation.
Gulf Insider
23-05-2025
- General
- Gulf Insider
Ancient Chinese Tower Partially Collapses
China's largest remaining drum tower partially collapsed on Monday, and the entire incident was captured on camera. NEW: The roof of a 650-year-old drum tower in Anhui, China, collapses. The incident happened at the Fengyang Drum Tower in eastern China. Officials have since launched an structure was first built in 1375 during the Ming of the building was… — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 20, 2025 The video above shows hundreds of roof tiles sliding off the historic Fengyang Drum Tower in eastern China at the start of the week. Local media reports no injuries. 'The tile falling lasted for a minute or two,' one eyewitness told the state newspaper Yangcheng Evening News. Tiles fell from the ancient Drum Tower in Fengyang, #Anhui Province, on May 19. The tower, originally built in 1375 and rebuilt in 1995, had been under renovation since late 2023. Local authorities are investigating the incident. #architecture #China — Shanghai Daily (@shanghaidaily) May 20, 2025 Another witness told state media outlet The Beijing News that 'no one was in the square and no one was injured' at the time of the incident. Located in Anhui province, the drum tower was constructed in 1375 during the Ming Dynasty, with a reconstruction phase in 1995 after it was destroyed in 1853. China's local culture and tourism bureau reported no casualties and said the 'situation is under investigation.' Also read: China's Numerous Aging Dams Pose A Serious Threat To Safety
