Chongqing

Desperate fears over loss of livelihood spurs more protests by taxi-drivers in Dazhou, Sichuan Province: Update on detentions

In new developments to the worker unrest in Dazhou City, Sichuan province, some 1,000 taxi-drivers began their second strike in a month and sent representatives to Beijing in an attempt to draw attention to their plight. A total of at least 19 people have been detained in the protests one of them, Xiong Zhangqi, remains in detention and under formal arrest. [Note1]

China Labour Action Express No. 40 (2004-01-21)

In new developments to the worker unrest in Dazhou City, Sichuan province, some 1,000 taxi-drivers began their second strike in a month and sent representatives to Beijing in an attempt to draw attention to their plight. A total of at least 19 people have been detained in the protests – one of them, Xiong Zhangqi, remains in detention and under formal arrest. [Note1]

Gas Well Accident kills at least 191 people in the Chuandongbei gas field

A burst natural gas well, believed to have been pierced in a drilling mistake, spewed out toxic gases on 23 December, killing at least 191 people and forcing some 31,000 to 41,000 people to flee their homes in the town of Gaoqiao, some 210 kilometres from Chongqing, the capital of Sichuan.

Summary of Mine accidents in October 2003

Jilin ProvinceAn explosion occurred at the Anshun coal mine in Huajiao Township of Huadian City, Jilin Province on 31 October when six miners were working underground. One managed to escape and the other five were found dead several days later.

Two more coal mine accidents

On 10 September, 19 miners at the Chuanhe Coal Mine in Xiushan County, Chongqing Municipality were trapped when water flooded into the miner. It is believed that the water came from a nearby disused mine.Rescuers are reportedly waiting until the water level decreases before attempting to rescue the men.

Continuing Carnage in Chinas coal mines: Official responses and recommendations

The past few months have seen a destructive cycle of coal mine accidents occurring one after another, followed by frantic government officials issuing forth directives and notices urging better protection of work health and safety.

Three accidents in coal mines

[Reports taken from Associated Press and other sources]8 August 2003The death toll in three separate coal mine accidents has risen to 19 with 22 still trapped underground, the State press reported today.

List of Coal Mine Accidents in China, 2002

In terms of fatalities, accidents are categorised into three types: serious - 3 deaths or above; very serious - 10 deaths or above; extremely serious - 30 deaths or above. The following table excludes 'serious accidents'. Items with page links refer to the accidents that CLB has followed.

China Labour E-Bulletin Issue No. 11 (2002-10-17)

In this Issue: 1. Editor's Note 2. MONTHLY NEWS REVIEW - Resisting Unfair Deals in China's State Enterprise Reform - Oil Workers in Chongqing Strike Back 3. NEWS UPDATES - The Liaoyang Four Have Been Detained For Almost Seven Months - With No Formal Charges - Chongqing Oil Workers Not Falling for Company's Delay Tactics

Resisting Unfair Deals in China's State Enterprise Reform - Oil Workers in Chongqing Strike Back

Monthly News Review, September 2002On September 17, China Labour Bulletin reported that the three-month mass workers' protests in Daqing, which started last March, saw its repercussion in the struggle of fellow oil workers in Chongqing.

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