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Mawei Destination Guide

Delve into Mawei in China

Mawei in the region of Sichuan is a city in China - some 902 mi or ( 1451 km ) South-West of Beijing , the country's capital .

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Current time in Mawei is now 09:17 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Chongqing " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tongchuan, Tianpeng, Nanchong, Jiannan, and Mianyang. While being here, make sure to check out Tongchuan . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Mawei ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Shifang protest

The Shifang protest was a large-scale environmental protest in the southwestern Chinese city of Shifang, Sichuan province, against a copper plant that residents feared posed environmental and public health risks. The protests spanned 1–3 July 2012, and drew thousands of participants. Police were dispatched to break up the demonstrations, and reportedly shot tear gas and stun grenades into the crowd. Chinese authorities said some protesters has stormed a government building and smashed vehicles.

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Located at 31.33 104.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: 2012 in China, 2012 in the environment, 2012 protests, Deyang, Environmental issues in China, Environmental protests in China, History of Sichuan, Protests in China