Protesters gathered in the small city of Shifang in Sichuan Province on Monday to voice opposition to a planned molybdenum copper plant. The protest finally evolved into a bloody clash between local residents and police force. Beijing Cream [1] and Tea Leaf Nation [2]have posted photos showing tearful and bloodied civilians confronted with ranks of police. However, while more pictures began to circulate around, truth began to blur. Offbeat China [3] explained more murky details given the evidence from Sina Weibo.
China: NIMBY Protest Escalated to Bloody in Western China
· Written by Gloria Wong
Categories: East Asia, China, Citizen Media, Digital Activism, Protest