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Moment of silence honors Tianjin's dead

[2015-08-19 07:44]

Cargo ship horns blared in honor of the dead, while people stood in silent mourning in Tianjin at 9 am on Tuesday, the seventh day from the time of the blasts - a key date for people to pay respects to the deceased.

State Council investigating massive Tianjin blasts

[2015-08-18 13:21]

China's State Council has established an investigation team to probe the cause of last week's deadly explosions in Tianjin.

Probe into blasts launched, govt to punish guilty

[2015-08-18 13:19]

The probe into the deadly blasts in Tianjin last week has swung into operation and the central government has vowed to punish the guilty, according to a government statement released on Tuesday.

Doubts surround Tianjin logistics company after massive blasts

[2015-08-18 13:16]

The company whose warehouse exploded in Tianjin, killing more than one hundred and devastating the port area, was licensed to handle dangerous chemicals at the time of the blasts, but suspicions have been raised over its certificates.

Rain in Tinajin poses no health risk, says official

[2015-08-18 12:18]

Rain Tianjin currently is experiencing does not pose any risk to people's health, and an evacuation will be ordered if necessary.

Ten held in custody after Tianjin blasts

[2015-08-18 11:37]

Yu Xuewei, Chairman of Rui Hai International Logistics Co - owner of the warehouse, and Du Shexuan, vice chairman of the company, and eight others were taken into custody on Aug 13.

3,000 tons of dangerous chemicals stored at warehouse, confirms official

[2015-08-18 10:35]

The hazardous chemicals include 700-ton sodium cyanide, 800-ton ammonium nitrate and 500-ton potassium nitrate, according to an official.

China orders safety checks on commercial explosives after Tianjin blasts

[2015-08-18 10:26]

China's industrial authorities on Monday demanded safety inspections on commercial explosives firms following last week's fatal explosions in Tianjin.

Real estate firm's chief says lessons have been learned from disaster

[2015-08-18 07:36]

The fatal blasts in Tianjin last week have taught real estate developers to monitor closely what is planned for areas surrounding their residential complexes, the president of China's largest real estate developer by sales value has said.

Company 'dealing' with chemicals at blast site

[2015-08-18 07:36]

Seven hundred metric tons of sodium cyanide found on the site of deadly blasts in Tianjin has been confirmed to have been produced by a company in neighboring Hebei province.

Real estate firm's chief says lessons have been learned from disaster

[2015-08-18 07:36]

The fatal blasts in Tianjin last week have taught real estate developers to monitor closely what is planned for areas surrounding their residential complexes, the president of China's largest real estate developer by sales value has said.

City vows to monitor pollution

[2015-08-18 07:36]

Authorities say sodium cyanide to be neutralized, taken from blast zone

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