More than 2,000 people in southern China unfurled banners and shouted “Protest! Protest!” on Thursday to oppose plans for a petroleum refinery, in a large environmental rally that local authorities allowed to go forward in order to let the public vent frustration.
The gathering in downtown Kunming — the second one in the city this month — was largely peaceful, though there were minor scuffles with police. Witnesses said at least two people were briefly detained, though it was noteworthy that authorities — apparently eager to appear open and inclusive — made no effort to shut down the rally.
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Artiz Parra, Associated Press via CHINA US Focus http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChinaUsFocus/~3/xuPhuPdopUs/
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