Deadly Detonations in China's Shipyard Underbelly In China's shipbuilding industry, where state of the art facilities meet breakneck production schedules, accidents are often shrouded in secrecy.
The recent explosion at a Fujian shipyard that killed one fire and rescue worker is the latest grim reminder of the risks faced by those working on China's industrial behemoths.
This tragedy has echoes of similar incidents elsewhere along China's coastlines, where shipyards have mushroomed to meet growing demand from an increasingly globalized economy.