Reform needed to improve Chinese mine safety
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Nearly sixty men have died in China's coal mines in the past four weeks, a shocking figure that shows once again that China still remains one of the world's most dangerous places for miners toiling underground.
Critics say China has been chasing economic development relentlessly for the last 20 years and now it's time to take workers' welfare seriously. But they admit the high toll will likely to continue unless there is a fundamental political reform.
Presenter: Lily Yan
Speakers: Professor Hu XingDou from Beijing Technology of University; Professor Cheng Yuan Ping from China University of Mining Technology
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