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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#Mine Safety
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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.
—6 min read
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.
—6 min read