Over 10 thousand people clash with police in Chongqing
City inspectors beat a couple of flower sellers to death. The crowd rise in protest as police scramble to protect the inspectors. Public protest against official’s brutality grows ever more frequent.
Fake blood product used in public hospitals in Jilin
Hospitals use bottled drug containing polysorbate 80, a substance that can cause immunological reactions and death. Hospital authorities are faulted for accepting non-certified drugs or sloppily forged documents. Investigations continue but police remains tight-lipped.
Child labour used in factories making Olympic merchandise
Trade union alliance slams labour practices that involve 12-year-old children working 15 hours a day for 2 yuan an hour in factories making Olympic merchandise. Working conditions are poor and pay slips are falsified. Companies deny allegations but the IOC says it will look into the matter.
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