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Cargo ship fire in Qingdao causes heavy casualties, Xi Jinping orders search

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A foreign cargo ship caught fire on Thursday morning while undergoing repairs in Qingdao, China, resulting in significant casualties. State broadcaster CCTV reported the incident, though specific numbers of fatalities or injuries were not immediately disclosed. President Xi Jinping has reportedly issued orders to locate any individuals still missing following the blaze. AI

RANK_REASON The article is about a ship fire and casualties, with a mention of Xi Jinping's orders, but lacks significant AI or technology news.

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Cargo ship fire in Qingdao causes heavy casualties, Xi Jinping orders search

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP Reporter ·

    ‘Heavy casualties’ after foreign cargo ship catches fire in China’s Qingdao

    A foreign cargo ship caught fire on Thursday morning while docked for repairs in the eastern Chinese city of Qingdao, causing heavy casualties, state broadcaster CCTV reported. The report did not mention the number of killed or injured. President Xi Jinping has given orders to fi…

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