Deadliest Toll: China's Ongoing Struggle with Coal Mining Safety The recent gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province has left at least 90 people dead, marking one of the deadliest coal mining disasters in China's history.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle to ensure safety in the country's vast and complex coal industry.
China's coal mining sector has long been plagued by high fatality rates, inadequate regulations, and lax enforcement.