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Tianjin warehouse blasts: Evidence of corruption, says Chinese premier as he vows nobody will be exempt from punishment

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A picture taken by a drone on August 13 shows the aftermath of the explosion. Photo: Yu Xiao / Beijing Youth Daily
Jun Maiin Beijing

Investigations into a blast at a chemical warehouse in Tianjin  that killed 165 people have uncovered evidence of corruption and dereliction of duty on behalf of officials.

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Those found responsible of such wrongdoing would be held fully accountable, whoever they were, Premier Li Keqiang  vowed on Tuesday after hearing from the investigation panel.

“Punish those who should be punished, sack those who should be sacked, no exemption for the corrupt,” he said.

“Blood should not be shed in vain.”

Various departments should learn from the accident and improve industrial safety, he added.

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In a rare move, the investigation panel is being headed by the Ministry of Public Security – usually such panels are headed by the State Administration of Work Safety.

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