For 60-year-old Jin Liguo, coal mining runs in the family. His parents were miners and now his offspring is also part of the industry in Shanxi province, the centre of China’s coal production. Retired after a 40-year career in the industry, Jin is now helping develop systems that will cut the risk of workers getting injured or dying in the coal mines.
To achieve that, coal mining in China needs an upgrade.
Huawei Technologies Co, the world’s largest telecommunications equipment supplier, is trying to bring the benefits of
5G technology into this industry. The Shenzhen-based company is developing customised 5G mobile base stations that are resistant to dust, dampness and even shock waves from an explosion.