China revises the reported death toll from a coal mine disaster in Shanxi. The Hindu reports that the figure is lowered to 82, while the New York Post earlier reported that at least 90 people were dead. Both outlets cite statements by Chinese President Xi Jinping, who tells authorities to “spare no effort” in treating injured people and carrying out search and rescue operations. The discrepancy in the death toll indicates officials are updating casualty counts as rescue work and investigations continue. The reports agree on the central elements of the response: Xi’s instruction to prioritize medical treatment for survivors and to continue search and rescue. Details on the cause of the incident, the number of injured, and the status of ongoing operations are not provided in the excerpts. Overall, the available reporting centers on the revised fatality number and the government’s stated focus on rescue and care for those affected.