Chendai

Chendai is a township located in Jinjiang City, within the Fujian province of southeastern China. This area is recognized as a significant hub for footwear manufacturing. Chendai has recently gained notoriety due to a tragic incident: a fire at a local shoe factory on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The blaze resulted in the deaths of 28 people, making it one of the deadliest fires in China in recent years. The event has brought renewed attention to persistent worker safety risks within China's manufacturing sector, particularly in industries like footwear production. The fire in Jiangtou village, Chendai township, underscores ongoing concerns about workplace safety standards and their enforcement in the region.