6 dead in mine accident

SIX people have been confirmed dead in a coal mine accident in Southwest China’s Guizhou Province, local authorities said yesterday.

The accident, believed to be coal and gas outburst, occurred Sunday morning in a coal mine under construction in the town of Guli, Qianxi City of Guizhou. Further investigation into the cause of the accident is under way.

Global climate report

CHINA Meteorological Administration has released an annual report on the current state of global climate, according to the China Science Daily yesterday.

The report provides the latest information on global climate monitoring and assessment.

New consumption hub

THE construction of a new commercial development project is under way in Beijing’s suburban district of Changping, the municipal government said Monday.

Since last year, progress has been made on the construction of the consumption and recreation area in the eastern area of Changping New Town, Liu Xiaodong, deputy head of Changping District, told a press conference.

A commercial zone of nearly 1.2 million square meters will be built to integrate business streets and waterfront promenades, he said.