A roundup of five notable stories from the past weekend includes a deadly coal mine accident in China, turbulence on a Cathay Pacific flight, and other news from across Asia.
China's Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, thanked PM Narendra Modi for his condolences following a deadly gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi Province, which claimed at least 82 lives. The accident, caused by toxic gases exceeding safe limits, has led to a halt in production and an investigation into the operating company.
Search and rescue efforts are ongoing after a coal mine accident in Shanxi province, China. Operations at all four mines run by Shanxi Tongzhou Group have been suspended due to alleged legal violations. Over 120 miners required hospital treatment.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed deep sorrow and offered condolences on X (formerly Twitter) on the evening of the 23rd for the coal mine accident in Shanxi Province, China, which caused significant damage and casualties.
China's National Health Commission has organized multidisciplinary experts to provide medical treatment at the site of a gas explosion at the Liushengyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province. The commission is coordinating remote consultations and dispatching specialists from Beijing to aid local medical teams.
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolences to Chinese leader Xi Jinping following a deadly coal mine accident in Shanxi Province, expressing sympathy to the families of victims and wishing a swift recovery to the injured.
