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China Says Will Shut Plant as Thousands Protest
When Tropical Storm Muifa descended on China’s north-east last week, damage to dykes in Dalian sparked fears of leaks from a coastal chemical plant. The threat was averted, but thousands of local residents marched today, demanding that the plant be relocated. From Reuters: In a rare concession, Dalian’s top official on Sunday “tried to appease the crowd by promising to move the pollutingAugust 14, 2011 12:25 AM
After the Salt Rush, Nuclear Fears Remain
Although Chinese authorities are still comitted to nuclear power, public fears about the technology remain heightened, as
China’s Leading Blogger/Twitterer’s Words for President Obama
Wen Yunchao (???), known by his online name Beifeng (??), has just been elected Annual Outstanding (Chinese) Twitterer at
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China Approves Controversial Chemical Plant In New City
From Reuters: China’s environment ministry has approved a petrochemical plant that drew fierce opposition over feared
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