China New Year Fireworks Retail Under Scrutiny After Deadly Shop Explosions
A fireworks and firecrackers shop explosion in Hubei killed 12 people on Feb 18, 2026, following a similar deadly incident in Jiangsu days earlier, according to the source citing CCTV. China’s emergency management authorities have urged nationwide inspections and stronger supervision, signaling near-term enforcement tightening and potential supply-chain disruption.