From the chinese press

Controlling mine accidents

Serious mine disasters in the first half of the 20th century led the US government to improve safety regulations, which ultimately reduced the number of accidents. China should learn from the US' successful experience in controlling mine accidents, says an article on The First. Excerpts:

The death toll in the April 5 mine disaster in West Virginia is 29, making it the worst mine disaster in the US since 1984. According to media reports, three fatal accidents had taken place there since 1998 and the operator, Massey Energy, had been fined several times.