Three people were killed and two others remained missing following an explosion at a workshop in Yinchuan, capital city of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on Monday, according to local authorities.
The incident took place in the afternoon at a workshop of a new materials company located in the Ningdong Energy Chemical Industry Base.
By 15:35, the open flames at the scene were fully extinguished.
The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.
3 dead, 2 missing after factory explosion in NW China's Ningxia
China and Spain are set to deepen bilateral economic and trade cooperation, with a focus on expanding collaboration in emerging industries such as clean energy and cross-border e-commerce, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
During a regular press briefing, spokesperson He Yongqian said the ministry will work closely with Spanish authorities to strengthen ties and cement economic partnerships.
"Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez recently led a trade delegation to China, where he and Minister Wang Wentao delivered speeches at the second meeting of the China-Spain Business Advisory Council, joined by over 60 representatives from both countries. During the meeting, business leaders from China and Spain expressed their commitment not only to strengthening cooperation in traditional sectors but also to exploring opportunities in emerging industries such as clean energy, cross-border e-commerce, big data, and the low-altitude economy, while jointly expanding into other markets," He said.
The spokesperson said the next step is to provide more regular and practical platforms for exchanges between businesses from the two countries.
Sanchez visited China for a four-day trip that began on Sept. 8.
China, Spain to deepen economic cooperation, explore new sectors: commerce ministry
