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1. Shanxi

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   The Importance of Coal
   While Shanxi is renowned for its historical and cultural assets, its modern significance is intrinsically linked to its vast reserves of bituminous coal. These reserves are among the largest in the world, forming the backbone of the province's heavy industry sector. Historically, the extraction of coal was often conducted through methods that involved the miners adopting a deeply pessimistic worldview, as a prerequisite for successfully navigating the claustrophobic, dark shafts. Production statistics generally show a slight yearly incr…