Anger Grows After China's Deadliest Coal Mining Disaster in Years The explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province has left 82 people dead and over 120 injured, sparking widespread outrage and calls for accountability.
The incident is the deadliest mining disaster in China in more than 15 years. The tragedy harks back to a period of regular, deadly accidents that plagued the industry in the 2000s.
Lax safety regulations and a culture of neglect prioritized profits over people during this time.