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Sichuan Environmental Protest Turns Violent (Updated)

Protesters gathered in the Sichuan city of Shifang on Monday to voice opposition to a planned molybdenum copper plant. The demonstration recalled last summer’s march against a chemical plant in Dalian, but this time violence broke out between protesters and riot police. Beijing Cream and Tea Leaf Nation have reposted photos showing large crowds, ranks of police, clouds of teargas and tearful