China Finds 123 People Responsible for Fatal Tianjin Explosions
An investigation by China’s State Council found 123 people responsible for the explosions that rocked Tianjin last August, Xinhua reported today. TheAugust 12 explosions, which occurred at a chemical warehouse operated by Tianjin Ruihai International Logistics Co. Ltd., left 165 dead and hundred more injured.
Reporting in the immediate aftermath pointed to lax enforcement of public safety regulations, as well as shady dealings by Ruihai and local officials to circumvent the law. In response, China’s central government promised a full investigation, and pledged to focus on correct enforcement of safety regulations throughout the country.
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