According to CCTV News Client, on June 1st, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. Some reporters asked questions regarding an explosion at a warehouse in Myanmar.
Lin Jian stated that on May 31, an explosion occurred at a warehouse in Nankan Town, Shan State, Myanmar. The incident resulted in multiple casualties, with one Chinese citizen injured. The Chinese side expresses deep condolences to the victims of this accident and offers sincere sympathy to their families and those who were injured. After the incident, the Chinese side immediately contacted relevant Burmese parties to verify the situation and requested them to make every effort to treat the injured Chinese citizens. The injured Chinese citizens have been treated accordingly. The Chinese side will continue to closely monitor the progress of the investigation and provide necessary assistance in dealing with the aftermath of this accident.
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Previous reports indicated that, based on preliminary investigations, this accident was caused by an explosion involving explosives. The area where the explosion occurred contained a large amount of explosives used for mining operations. Currently, local authorities are carrying out relief, medical assistance, and resettlement efforts for the affected people.
On May 31, the Internet and Information Technology Office of Ruili City, Yunnan Province, issued a report on the May 31 explosion incident:
At around 2:00 PM on May 31st, an explosion occurred in Gaode Village, Nankan Town, in the northern part of Shan State, Myanmar. Although some residents in our city witnessed thick smoke, this incident did not affect their daily lives or production activities. Please remain calm, do not panic, do not gather together, and do not spread videos or information that has not been verified. Follow official announcements for accurate information. Relevant authorities will prosecute those who maliciously fabricate or spread rumors in accordance with the law.
