Society
Shanxi Mine Safety Chief Probed After Coal Blast Kills 82
China's top mine safety regulator in Shanxi is under investigation after a gas explosion killed 82 miners, the deadliest coal disaster since 2009.
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Governance & PolicyEconomy
China's Governors Go Underground: Mine Safety and Reform
Four Chinese governors inspect mine safety after a deadly disaster; Yunnan halts county rankings; eight ministries launch jobs drive.
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Society
Chinese Official Hides Lighter in Shoe to Test Mine Security
A county party secretary in Hunan hid a lighter in his boot before descending into a mine, testing whether security would catch the contraband item.
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SafetyChina
China Coal Mine Disaster: Tech Upgrades Fail 82 Deaths
Xinhua investigation reveals 82 died in Shanxi coal mine blast despite intelligent upgrades, exposing systemic failures in management and regulation.
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AccidentSafety
Shanxi Mine Blast Kills 82 Worst Chinese Disaster Since 2009
A gas explosion at a Shanxi coal mine has killed 82 miners, with 2 missing. Investigations reveal falsified records and systemic safety failures.
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