China: rioters attack police...

Local residents said the confrontation in the township of Wudu was triggered by redevelopment plans and the abuse of funds set aside for reconstruction after the major earthquake in May.

But it has reinforced government fears that social instability is likely to pose an increasing threat to the government as China's boom is hit by the worldwide economic crisis.

Provinces around the country are reporting a surge in strikes, alongside other stand-offs as laid-off factory workers protest over unpaid wages.

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But one witness said in an online description of events: "After the earthquake, supplies and money sent for disaster relief hardly reached the afflicted people.

"They were pocketed by the county leaders and the village leaders at all levels."

Another witness claimed that the violence had begun after protest leaders were invited into the government building to make their case but were beaten by police. Full story + video...

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