China steps up rescue in massive Tianjin blasts (11)

　　Websites punished for spreading rumors about Tianjin blasts

BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- China's Internet regulator ratcheted up its crackdown on online rumors after a massive explosion in north China's Tianjin.

In a statement released on late Saturday, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) accused 50 websites for creating panic by publishing unverified information or letting users spread groundless rumors.Full story

Video: Xinhuanet drone shoots video clips of Tianjin blast site

Photo: Lighting towers transfered to explosion site for night rescue