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Explosion at Jiapeng Biotechnology Kills 8, Investigation Underway

2/8/2026

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8 people were killed when an explosion occurred at Jiapeng Biotechnology in Shuoyang, Shanxi province, on February 7, 2026.
The legal representative of Jiapeng Biotechnology has been detained and an accident investigation team has been formed to determine the cause.
Dark yellow smoke rose from the site.
Jiapeng Biotechnology was established in June 2025 and focuses on research related to animal feed, coal products, and building materials.

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8 people were killed when an explosion occurred at Jiapeng Biotechnology in Shuoyang, Shanxi province, on February 7, 2026.
The legal representative of Jiapeng Biotechnology has been detained and an accident investigation team has been formed to determine the cause.
Dark yellow smoke rose from the site.
Jiapeng Biotechnology was established in June 2025 and focuses on research related to animal feed, coal products, and building materials.