Complex sentence: To that extent, the Chinese public security minister threatened to severely punish those found to be responsible for the explosions; the State Council has immediately ordered inspections of all businesses using dangerous chemicals and explosives across the country.
Split into simpler sentences: To that extent, the Chinese public security minister threatened to severely punish those found to be responsible for the explosions. The State Council has immediately ordered inspections of all businesses using dangerous chemicals and explosives across the country.