Dramatic video from the scene of the explosions appeared to show people running away from the building as multiple blasts took place at the foot of the structure and on a higher floor.
Broken glass windows can be seen falling from the building and onto the ground.
In its statement, however, the Changchun city government only mentioned explosions had taken place on the 30th floor of the Wanda Plaza apartment building on Hongqi Street.
"After the incident, provincial leaders immediately ordered rescue work to be carried out. Changchun firefighting department, emergency medical teams, gas companies and electricity companies went to the scene immediately," the statement said.
After initial investigations, one man was found dead inside an apartment on the 30th floor. It appeared the man had been trapped inside, the statement said.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the explosion. Wanda Group, which owns the building, said it was aware of the incident but had no comment yet.
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