China Coal Mine Explosion Kills 90 In Deadliest Blast Since 2009

A coal mine gas explosion in China’s Shanxi province has killed at least 90 people in the country’s deadliest such incident since 2009, prompting President Xi Jinping to urge nationwide efforts to curb major industrial accidents. The blast late Friday in the city of Changzhi is under investigation, China Central Television reported. Xi called for lessons to be drawn from the incident, and urged stronger risk inspections and hazard controls, and heightened vigilance during the flood season. Premier Li Qiang echoed the directives, calling for transparent information disclosure and tighter enforcement of safety responsibilities across key sectors, Xinhua News Agency…