BEIJING, March 14 — Local government officials in China’s Sanhe county, near Beijing, said today they had started an investigation into the cause of a massive explosion at a...
In SRC International civil suit, offshore asset recovery specialist says yet to see evidence Najib returned US$120m of SRC funds in bank account
As El Nino persists, outdoor workers say fasting during one of hottest times of year just another day at workLocal government officials in China’s Sanhe county, near Beijing, said today they had started an investigation into the cause of a massive explosion at a shop selling fried chicken that left seven dead and 27 injured.
Officials said that 14 people had been discharged from the hospital, and that the initial indications were that a gas leak had caused the blast. Last year, President Xi Jinping ordered a safety overhaul across China, calling on all regions to rectify safety risks and “hidden dangers” after 31 people died in a gas explosion at a barbecue restaurant.
The explosion yesterday at a fried chicken shop, in the town of Yanjiao in China’s northern province of Hebei, caused a massive orange fireball. The force ripped off the fronts of several buildings, crumpled cars on surrounding streets and left large pieces of debris on fire.On-site rescue work has ended, clean-up at the scene is still ongoing and an investigation has begun, officials said in a statement.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mercedes-Benz, BMW register new energy vehicle charging joint venture in BeijingBEIJING, March 10 — A new joint venture (JV) set up by Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd and BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd has been registered in Beijing’s Chaoyang district,...
Read more »
China will ‘legitimately defend rights’ in South China Sea, says FMBEIJING: Beijing will “legitimately defend” its rights in the South China Sea, the country’s foreign minister said Thursday, following a string of clashes between Chinese and Philippine ships in the disputed waterway.
Read more »
Philippines summons China diplomat over ‘aggressive’ actions in South China SeaMANILA: The Philippines summoned China’s deputy chief of mission in Manila on Tuesday to protest at what it called “aggressive actions” by Chinese naval forces against a resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed on a South China Sea shoal.
Read more »
China must do more to lift employment, stabilise housing market, say officialsBEIJING, March 9 — China needs to do more to boost employment and stabilise its property market, top officials acknowledged today, as policymakers struggle to revive the...
Read more »
China tightens grip over internet during key political meetingBEIJING, March 10 — China has intensified efforts to block software that enables internet users to access banned websites during a top political meeting this week, a leading...
Read more »
Muslims in Malaysia to begin Ramadan fast on Tuesday, March 12Economists upgraded the first-quarter growth forecast for Singapore’s economy, with some attributing the gains in part to Taylor Swift’s Eras tour concerts.
Read more »