Sudden explosion in Shenyang, China

According to videos circulating on social media, the explosion was very powerful, and many people were reportedly injured. However, official Chinese authorities have not yet announced specific casualty figures or explained the cause of the explosion.

According to Voice of America on January 28, content related to the explosion on Chinese social media was deleted immediately after the incident. Since information about this incident was limited to circulating videos and unconfirmed reports, it attracted more public attention. Moreover, the explosion site was a place that Chinese President Xi Jinping had inspected just a few days earlier, a detail that led to further speculation from the outside world.

The incident occurred on January 26 at noon outside the Datong Food Market in Shenyang's Xinhe District. Videos show that many people were standing in line waiting for their turn when the incident occurred, and the explosion was very powerful. Due to the large fireball generated by the explosion, many people fled in fear for their lives. The injured were still waiting for rescue, and the scene became extremely chaotic.

According to CCTV footage, a man dressed in black stayed at the scene for a while before leaving. Shortly after, an electric bicycle suddenly exploded, injuring several nearby pedestrians. The outer wall of the market was damaged.

It is reported that the blocking of information on the Internet after the incident has aroused more public suspicion. While this incident has caused various discussions on Chinese websites, the related content was quickly deleted. Related topics on Weibo and WeChat have also been blocked, and the information and videos shared have been deleted.

It is known that the economic difficulties in Shenyang have currently created an atmosphere of discontent in society. Although the cause of the explosion is not yet clear, some analysts believe that the current economic difficulties in China may lead to some major