On January 26, a reported explosion occurred at the Dadong Food Market in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, as circulated online. According to videos circulating online, individuals were seen lining up when suddenly an object exploded within the crowd. The explosion was powerful, causing multiple people to fall to the ground, with some sustaining injuries. It is worth noting that on January 23, Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping had visited the market for an inspection.
The explosion was fierce, with flames roaring and causing chaos as several people fell instantly to the ground.
Injured individuals awaited assistance, and passersby helped care for the wounded.
As of the time of Epoch Times’ publication, the exact cause of the explosion and specific casualties have not been clarified. Official authorities have not yet released information regarding the explosion incident.
On the morning of January 23, Xi Jinping inspected the Dadong Food Market in Shenyang, Liaoning Province to understand the market’s supply situation during the Chinese New Year.
Dadong Food Market sees an average daily footfall of 20,000 visitors.
Having a history nearly 200 years old, the Dadong Food Market began its operation as a “public-private partnership” in 1956, and in 1984 was renamed as the “Dadong Food Market.” It is a municipal state-owned enterprise under the Shenyang Food Group. The market offers over 7,000 types of goods, including more than 500 specialty products such as Goubangzi smoked chicken, Eight Banners handmade sausages, and Sishi meatballs, highlighting local culinary specialties.