Heartbreaking news from north China this weekend. A gas explosion hit the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan County, Shanxi Province, on Friday evening at 7:29 p.m., leaving rescue teams racing against time to save those trapped underground. 👷♂️
President Xi Jinping, who also serves as the general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has stepped in with urgent instructions. He is calling for an "all-out rescue" of the missing and immediate medical treatment for the injured. He emphasized that rescue operations must be handled in a scientific and organized manner to ensure the best possible outcome. 📉
But it's not just about the immediate rescue. President Xi is pushing for a prompt and thorough investigation into the cause of the accident, stressing a clear message: those responsible must be held accountable.
Taking a broader look at safety, the President urged authorities across the Chinese mainland to learn profound lessons from this tragedy. He called for increased vigilance regarding workplace safety and a push to identify and eliminate potential risks before they lead to major accidents. 🛡️
Adding to the urgency, President Xi noted that China is currently entering the flood season. He urged the government to strengthen emergency preparedness and disaster relief measures to protect lives and property across the country as the weather shifts. 🌊
Supporting these efforts, the Chinese premier, Li Qiang, has called for timely and accurate information release and a swift investigation. He has directed the Office of the Work Safety Commission under the State Council to supervise local authorities and conduct rigorous safety inspections in key industries to prevent similar tragedies from happening again.
On the ground, Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing has already led officials to the site to guide the emergency response. Currently, authorities from Shanxi province and Changzhi City are coordinating the on-site rescue and medical operations. Our thoughts are with the workers and their families during this difficult time. 🙏✨
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President Xi makes instruction on coal mine accident in north China
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