Li Yizhong Quotations

Frequent examinations should be made on collieries that have been asked to shut down and those that were required to enhance safety measures.

We've met unprecedented safety pressures and all in all, all the iron-handed measures should be implemented thoroughly.

We will give them one (last) chance by suspending production to root out their unsafe practices,

With the proceeds from the A share issue, we will be able to fine-tune the integration of the company's upstream and downstream operations.

The quotas have been broken down and handed down to all provinces, municipalities directly under the central government and autonomous regions.

Punishments will be meted out to those flouting and violating work safety laws and rules, abusing power for private gain or being neglectful of duties or obligations.

Other countries' experiences tell us that the period of fast growth that China is now entering is a time of frequent industrial accidents, so it's no wonder that the situation is so serious,

This is a typical case caused by violation of safety regulations.

This is a typical case in which mine owners make money, miners lose their lives and the government pays the bill,

It's really difficult to make the system work.

Examination efforts will focus on collieries that had been asked to shut and those that were required to enhance health and safety measures.

Clearly we must have a sense of urgency, responsibility and crisis, we cannot afford to be relaxed or careless.

Any mines that cannot meet safety standards will definitely be closed.

Any move trying to cover up the cause of the accident and any passive attitude toward the probe are deemed deception and a defiance of law.

Anyone who were found guilty of dereliction of duty will be harshly dealt with.

Accidents have already become an important factor restricting the development of a harmonious economy and society, and have attracted the strong attention of the Chinese government and society

We hope that all coal mines will learn from the bitter lessons these accidents have taught and will strengthen their safety precautions.

The number is less than that of 2004, but major fatal accidents have aroused considerable public discontent.