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Gas Explosion Kills 90 at Shanxi Mine, Xi Orders Rescue

5/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A gas explosion at Liushengu coal mine in Shanxi province killed at least 90 people and left nine missing.
President Xi Jinping ordered an all-out rescue, a thorough investigation and strict accountability.
A senior Tongzhou Group official was placed under legal control while executives were detained.
Over 870 medical staff, rescuers and police, plus 345 emergency-management personnel from six teams, were deployed.

History

Historical Context

On 14 February 2005 a gas explosion at the Sunjiawan colliery in Liaoning killed 214 miners, prompting the State Administration of Work Safety to launch inspections and impose fines. The recent Liushengu mine blast that killed at least 90 has led President Xi Jinping to send over 870 medical staff and 345 emergency managers, echoing the 2005 safety push.

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Story summary

A gas explosion at Liushengu coal mine in Shanxi province killed at least 90 people and left nine missing.
President Xi Jinping ordered an all-out rescue, a thorough investigation and strict accountability.
A senior Tongzhou Group official was placed under legal control while executives were detained.
Over 870 medical staff, rescuers and police, plus 345 emergency-management personnel from six teams, were deployed.

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