China detains 95, punishes 2,500 firms in latest environment probe

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Checks uncover illegal mining activities and 'fake' compliance by local governments. FMTNews

SHANGHAI: China has punished more than 2,500 firms and detained 95 people after a state inspection campaign across eight provinces turned up instances of illegal quarrying and wetland encroachments among others, the environment ministry said.

Their checks uncovered illegal quarrying and mining activities, encroachments on protected wetlands and a persistent problem of “fake” or “perfunctory” compliance by local governments, the ministry said in a notice on Friday.

 

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