Shanxi party chief probed after 82 killed in mine blast
By The BriefBrief
Qinyuan county party chief Zhao Yongjin is undergoing a disciplinary review and supervisory investigation after a fatal mine gas explosion.
WHO:Zhao Yongjin and the provincial discipline inspection and supervision commission
WHAT:Zhao Yongjin is undergoing disciplinary review and a supervisory investigation over suspected serious violations of discipline and law following a mining tragedy.
WHEN:Jun 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
WHERE:Shanxi, China
WHY:The investigation follows a mining tragedy at the Liushenyu coal mine that killed at least 82 people and involved concealed tunnels, falsified drawings, and unregistered miners without required life-saving location trackers.
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