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Video: Demolition of Homes in Ji’an City, Jilin Province

Here are two video clips on demolition projects in Ji’an city, Jilin province. The video was recorded on May 29, 2008, and gradually spread through the Chinese cyberspace. Thanks to Boxun for uploading them to YouTube.

On June 2, 2008, the city government of Ji’an publicized a statement on this event, claiming the process is “legal.”

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• Posted by Xiao Qiang
• July 27, 2008 9:48 AM
• Category: CDT Highlights, Society
• Tags: building demolition, demolition, videos

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