China Mine Blast: Death Toll Rises to 90; Beijing Orders Crackdown as Rescue Ops Continue The devastating gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province has left at least 90 people dead, sparking outrage and demands for accountability from Beijing.
This tragedy is not just a one off disaster but a symptom of a deeper crisis plaguing China's coal industry.
Chinese authorities have long been aware of the risks associated with unregulated mining practices in Shanxi province, which accounts for nearly 50% of the country's coal production.