Workplace Tragedies Expose China's Unfinished Safety Reforms China's leadership has long touted its commitment to workplace safety, but a recent shoe factory fire that killed 28 people raises questions about the effectiveness of these efforts.
Xi Jinping's expression of concern is a welcome step, but it's clear that much more needs to be done to address systemic issues driving these tragedies.
The incident at the Quanzhou shoe factory is part of a string of devastating accidents this year.