Tianjin Port Operating Normally Despite Explosions

SHANGHAI, Aug 13 (Reuters) – The northeastern Chinese port of Tianjin is working as regular after two huge explosions ripped by way of an industrial space close by in a single day, a port official stated on Thursday.

“(The port is) operating as normal. We have not been affected,” stated an government, who recognized himself because the obligation officer at Tianjin Port (Group) and gave his surname as Wei.

Tianjin is likely one of the world’s busiest container ports.

Official Chinese media stated the explosions killed 17 folks and injured round 400. (Reporting by Brenda Goh; Editing by Paul Tait)

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