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Jinshan, Shanghai PX Protests Continue

Reports of a planned paraxylene (PX) plant in Jinshan District, Shanghai, have spurred several days of street protests by residents concerned about the potential environmental impact. On Saturday, protesters continued to march in Jinshan, on the outskirts of Shanghai, but were prevented from moving their demonstrations downtown. John Ruwitch reports for Reuters: On Saturday evening, residents marched though city streets shouting “Go people of Jinshan”.