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globalvoicesonline.org — Four years after similar protests in Xiamen, residents of Dalian in northern China took to the streets in large numbers Sunday in protest of the Fujia p-Xylene plant which they feel is located too near to the city. Authorities said late this week that they would relocate the plant, but the sites under consideration have yet to be announced.

www.guardian.co.uk — China needs to reduce food production on its dry northern plains or aquifers will diminish to a "dire" level in 30 years, one the country's leading groundwater experts has warned.

www.farwestchina.com — China is known for its bold initiatives to solve urgent problems. Whether it's building a huge dam, diverting the Yangtze River, or erecting an incredibly long Wall to keep out invaders, it's hard to determine whether it's a sign of Chinese ingenuity or an elaborate attempt to impress the world. The

edition.cnn.com — On the banks of the Pearl River, vendors set up shop daily at the Luwei village market. Mr. Liu wanders through the stalls at dusk, selecting vegetables and fish from the local fishmonger for dinner. As the sun sets on the murky river, he marvels at the disturbing transformation of the waterway he calls home. "The water has turned dark and black," he says.

news.xinhuanet.com — Yellow algae emerged in XiangJiang River in central China and affected water supply in at least two cities. Usually, the filtering ponds were washed every 24 to 36 hours. At present, they had to be washed each 2 hours in the most serious situation, said Yuan Cheng, ZhongHuan Water deputy general manger.