From Asia Times Online:
China is the world’s largest coal producer with an annual output of more than 1.6 billion tons, but it is also known for the most dangerous coal mining industry on earth. Official statistics show that every year, at least 6,000 colliers are killed in coal pit accidents, and that’s just the official figures. Although such accidents seemed to be receding over the recent years following emergency measures by the government, profiteering mine owners still continue to make a mockery of safety regulations, risking innocent lives in pursuit of the black gold.
