Police, pollution protesters clash in northern China city
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Police and protesters opposed to the construction of a massive aluminum plant have clashed in a northern Chinese city despite the local government's announcement that it was suspending the project.
Several dozen protesters gathered outside government offices in Daqing on Thursday, pushing up against a large contingent of police, including some with dogs.
At least two people were taken away and a woman carried off after collapsing in the street, according to footage obtained by the AP. It was unclear whether she had been injured by police.
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Thursday's protest over the plant planned by aluminum producer Zhongwang Holdings Ltd. took place despite a city government pledge Wednesday to put it on hold.
Local governments in China often announce suspensions of projects following protests, only to quietly restart them months later.