# Yin-Yang Blueprints

Shadow Pits: The Lethal Deception Behind China’s Coal Mining Disasters

A catastrophic gas explosion at a Shanxi coal mine has uncovered the widespread use of unmapped 'dark side' tunnels and fraudulent reporting. The disaster highlights how systemic deception—including fake blueprints and disabled GPS trackers—allows illegal mining to bypass high-tech safety regulations with lethal consequences.