An explosion tore through a residential street in Xing’an County, in southern China’s Guangxi region, early Thursday, killing at least seven people and injuring more than 30, according to state-run media. Residents who spoke with The Epoch Times speculated on the cause of the disaster and the true casualty count.
Police have ruled out a gas leak but have not announced a cause.
Several residents told The Epoch Times they believe the blast was set off deliberately by someone seeking “revenge against society,” and one said the casualty count is far higher than officials have acknowledged.
Concerns have grown in China over so-called “revenge against society” attacks—violent acts aimed at random members of the public, often carried out by people lashing out over personal grievances, financial losses, or the country’s worsening economic conditions….
Explosion Kills 7, Injures Dozens in China’s Guangxi; Residents Suspect Deliberate Attack
