Changzhi
Coverage of Changzhi in the Nexus archive.
- China launches investigation of county chief months after he inspected fatal coal mine
A Communist Party chief in Shanxi province's Qinyuan county was placed under disciplinary review for suspected disciplinary and legal violations. This occurred 11 days after a gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal mine killed 82 people and left two missing.
- China Coal-Mine Blast Exposes Limits of National Safety Drive
A coal-mine blast at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi, Shanxi province, on May 23 has highlighted the limitations of China's national safety drive. Rescuers are responding to the incident, which underscores ongoing challenges in mine safety despite regulatory efforts.
- Owners of Chinese mine where 82 died in blast accused of ‘serious violations’ of the law
The owners of a Chinese coal mine where 82 people died in a blast have been accused of serious legal violations by the local government. Deputy party secretary Chen Xiangyang ordered all four mines operated by Shanxi Tongzhou Group to suspend operations immediately.
- Xi Urges Chinese Authorities to Curb Accidents After Mine Blast
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on authorities to reduce accidents following a mine blast at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi, Shanxi province. The incident occurred on May 23, with rescue efforts underway at the site.