Firefighters rescued a woman on Wednesday after she accidentally slipped and fell from a cliff at a tourist attraction in Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, eastern China.
The woman was visiting the Sanqing Mountain Scenic Area when she lost her footing and tumbled approximately 30 to 40 meters down the cliff face. Passing tourists heard her cries for help and immediately alerted authorities.
Upon arrival, firefighters assessed the situation and found extremely challenging rescue conditions. The cliff was steep and rugged, covered with loose rocks and dense vegetation, making conventional rescue methods impossible.
The firefighters immediately divided into two groups. One group established stable anchor points at the cliff top, creating a secure operational platform. The other group rigged a mechanical advantage system with carefully positioned pulleys to ensure balanced, reliable lifting.
A fully equipped firefighter then rappelled down to the trapped woman, secured her with a safety harness, and the team began the hauling operation.
The woman was successfully brought to safety. Paramedics on-scene examined her and confirmed she had sustained a shoulder injury requiring hospital treatment. She remains hospitalized, receiving medical care.
Tourist rescued after accidental cliff fall in east China's Jiangxi
A surge in global demand has set Yiwu's manufacturing and logistics chain running at full speed this spring, with factories and shippers all working overtime to meet orders bound for markets worldwide.
Many manufacturers in Yiwu, an eastern Chinese city known as "the world’s supermarket," reported a steady rise in orders in the first quarter of 2026.
Among them are sports goods makers racing to deliver ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America.
"In the first two months alone, we sent about four containers of goods. Orders have gradually come in from South America and Africa, and the current orders can keep our production running through May," said Wu Xiaoming, general manager of a sports firm in Yiwu.
At Yiwu's bonded zone, customs brokers swiftly checked documents to ensure exports reach global markets fast.
"Today's shipments mainly are kitchenware, tableware and small home appliances. They are mainly bound for Germany and Spain," said Fu Jianying, a customs broker.
Yiwu has now linked 26 international rail freight routes, building a logistics network that covers more than 160 cities in about 50 countries. With smooth transport, creative design and strong manufacturing capacity, the city's cross-border trade is accelerating, underscoring its role as a hub of global small commodities.
Yiwu cross‑border trade gains speed this spring
