Police in China are investigating a new explosion in southwest Guangxi Zhang Autonomous Region. The explosion on Thursday comes after a series of parcel bombs detonated on Wednesday, killing seven and injured over 50 people.

The explosions in Liucheng on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning are being investigated as a criminal act rather than a terrorist attack. Officials are confident that the blasts were orchestrated by a local.

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A 33-year-old suspect from Liucheng has since been arrested for orchestrating the bombings. Although his full identity has not been disclosed, authorities gave his surname as Wei. An investigation is ongoing into his motives for the bombings and if he hired people to deliver the explosive packages.

The blast on Thursday occurred around 8 a.m. at an apartment complex. It left just one person injured. However, the blasts on Wednesday - in the same area - were more fatal. At least 12 bombs delivered in express mail packages detonated in government facilities, commercial centers, a hospital, a prison and at a bus station. The blasts occurred between 3:15 and 5:00 p.m.

Police say two people are still missing from the explosions, which occurred on the eve of a weeklong holiday. The National Day celebration commemorates the founding of the People's Republic of China on Oct. 1, 1949.

Officials have warned residents not to open suspicious packages, especially those that have just arrived. According to reports, residents have alerted officials of over 60 newly received suspicious packages. Officials are set to check the packages for explosives.

Meanwhile, the local postal service has suspended the delivery of all packages to Liucheng until Sunday.

Several bombings in Chinese cities recently have been blamed on the Uigurs, a predominantly Muslim ethnic minority. Disgruntled Chinese citizens have a history of using explosives in public centers to express their frustration.

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