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China factory construction halted amid violent protests
BBC – Chinese officials have halted the construction of a copper alloy plant in Sichuan province following violent protests by local residents. Local officials said large crowds of residents gathered on Sunday and Monday in Shifang city to protest against the plant on environmental grounds. Both police and residents were injured in the clashes as bottles were thrown and cars damaged, they said. Officials said they would now consult residents on the project. Read article
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