Beijing, May 25, 2026 (AFP) - Key questions in wake of China's latest coal mine disaster

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2026-05-25

A disastrous explosion at a coal mine in northern China over the weekend has thrown industrial safety back into the spotlight, exposing dire gaps, despite years of progress in reducing risks. The blast at the Liushenyu shaft in Shanxi province on Friday killed 82 people -- the country's worst mining disaster in nearly two decades, but the incident is not unique. Here is what to know about China's mining safety issues: - How does China regulate m......

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