China steps up rescue in massive Tianjin blasts (4)

　　Premier Li pays respects to firefighters lost in Tianjin blasts

TIANJIN, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Bowing to the photos of the deceased firefighters, Premier Li Keqiang on Sunday paid respects to those young men who lost their lives in two massive warehouse blasts in north China's port city of Tianjin that have killed 112.

"They are all heroes and deserve the respect of the whole society," said Li, while visiting a brigade of Tianjin fire department.Full story

Video: Chinese premier inspects blast-affected area in Tianjin

Photo: Firefighters of Tianjin rescue team sleep on floors