Shifang protest
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Shifang protest
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The Shifang protest was a large-scale environmental protest in the southwestern Chinese city of Shifang, Sichuan province, against a copper plant that residents feared posed environmental and public health risks. The protests spanned July 1-3 2012, and drew thousands of participants. Police were dispatched to break up the demonstrations, and reportedly shot tear gas and stun grenades into the crowd. Chinese authorities said some protesters stormed a government building and smashed vehicles. Imag
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2012 environmental protest in Sichuan, China
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shifang_protest
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2024-03-31T12:50:39Z
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