Beijing has issued a ban on the production and distribution of explosive substances, as reported by Beijing Times this Thursday.
Facing the deadly blasts late Wednesday night in the neighboring Tianjin, Zhang Yankun, Beijing's deputy mayor, announced that all forms of production and vending of explosive and poisonous chemical substances in the city are banned from August 17 to September 6; the explosives are to be sealed up until further notices.
In addition, future production as well as constructions of factories for dangerous chemicals will face stringent regulations.
The ban is aimed at ensuring public safety during the Victory Day celebrations on September 3 in Beijing.
The death toll from the Tianjin explosions has risen to over 50 as of Friday.
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