The number of coal miners working underground is to be restricted in efforts to improve the safety of mining work, said the coal mining safety watchdog.

Zhao Tiechui, director of the State Administration of Coal Mine Safety, said no more than 100 people are allowed to work underground per shift in state-owned coal mines. According to Zhao, this is feasible for all 176 mines owned by 13 state-owned enterprises.

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