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At least 20 dead after fire on cargo ship in eastern China, state media report

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What happened

President Xi Jinping has called for urgent search and rescue efforts.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:49:25 UTC.

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