Fresh protests in China's Kunming over chemical plant plan Protesters have taken to the streets of Kunming in China for the second time this month over plans for a refinery. The government says the plant, set to produce gasoline and petrochemicals including paraxylene, or PX, is essential to the local economy and will meet environmental standards. But protesters fear it will end up polluting air and water. Photos on weibo, China's version of Twitter, show people wearing masks and waving banners amid tight security. The China National Petroleum Corporation plans to build the refinery in the nearby town of Anning. It would produce gasoline, diesel and fertilisers as well as PX. But not all are in favour of the plan, with some residents asking for the project's environmental review to be made public. "The refinery is too close to Kunming," a protester was quoted by the South China Morning Post newspaper as saying. "We don't want the refinery." Reports said several hundred protesters were involved. An estimate by the Associated Press news agency put the number at about 2,000. On 4 May, hundreds of people also protested against the plant, with some carrying posters warning against the dangers of a PX spill. A petition has also been posted on the White House website asking the US government to "remonstrate with [the] Chinese government" over the refinery. To date it has over 14,000 signatories. The petitioners said they feared the plant would "jeopardise human health" because reliable "scientific assessments" had not been made, and PX was potentially carcinogenic. Two years ago, protests against a PX factory in the city of Dalian forced the city government to close the plant, though it reportedly re-opened later. China's rapid industrialisation has brought serious environmental concerns - but in recent years public protests have forced some projects to be reconsidered. BBC News - Fresh protests in China's Kunming over chemical plant plan ****************************** China on the boil. The Chinese are now getting aware that money and the Great Leap of Economy is actually harming them as people!
Well..with the nuke power plant..safety regulations are in place and India and the quiet a large number of nations has been operating nuke plants for decades. such pics dont dilute the gravity of situation inside PRC nor change the reality for people suffering from Pollution .
The whole point of post @Ray was not to show about cops beating up people in PRC..but to point out the fact about saftey regulations and environmental regulations pertaining to an installation. 1)But protesters fear it will end up polluting air and water. 2) some residents asking for the project's environmental review to be made public. 3)The petitioners said they feared the plant would "jeopardise human health" because reliable "scientific assessments" had not been made, and PX was potentially carcinogenic.
Look how Indian police are ruthlessly beating the demonstrators. I hope the international communtity has heeded such violations of human rights. Those protesters only voiced their concerns over such as nuclear security etc. etc. They deserved better. As a super power, India shall have become a role model for the 3rd world. BE the change u wish to see in the world -- Rajeev Gandhi
ooooops, does Mamata have anything to do with Mahatma? I can't accept that they even beat the women. My God >>>
Rajeev Gandhi? Don't make me puke - please!!!! That is Mahatma Gandhi, the original Gandhi - not these fake NehruGandhis.
Mamta has nothing do with Mahatma. Indian woman are those kind who doesnt sit at home nad cry over broken nail..They join with their male counterparts to take part in democratic affairs. So yes in the crowd a push or a shove...all part of the process.. anywayz... I can't accept that they even beat the women. My God >> China's anti-prostitution policies 'lead to increase in abuse of sex workers' | World news | guardian.co.uk
India will not disappoint anybody my friend. The protests in Kundakulam is sponsored by other countries to ruin India. Till date no body is being critically injured or killed in any of the above mentioned protests.Unlike in china where internal security forces( People armed police forces) kill its own people to keep them in check & suppress their freedom. Think about Tiananmen, Tibet & Xinjiang. Basically chinese people are against their government on their own but they do not have any say under CCP. PAPF budget is inline with its Army(PLA) & PAPF is created just to scuttle the rights of its citizen. PAPF budget was around $111 billion in 2012 compared to military budget of $106. Why would any country allot more money for internal security than its military? It means CCP hates its own people more than other country men.
You are right India is disappointing you, for after all you are used to: Great 'joyful' massacre, what? I am sure you enjoy this type of bloodshed to such silly and passive things like water cannons. right?
China Military Puts Down Protest over Beating of Pregnant Woman China Military Puts Down Protest over Beating of Pregnant Woman - YouTube What a beautiful way to crush protest. So, beautiful Chinese way!
@amoy A very libreal and loveable country is China. That is why China's Spending on Internal Police Force in 2010 Outstrips Defense Budget The Communist Chinese Govt just loves its people!
I don't think there is any requirement for Indians to petition any Govt, be it the US or otherwise. Indians have democracy to show the Govt the door and the Supreme Court to ensure justice. And the Supreme Court is not under the Govt.
What happened in Kunming, where the Myanmar-China Pipeline thats to be completed this May, ends, in connection with Kunming chemical plants
