Photos posted on social media show riot police attacking demonstrators . Protester : ` ` I saw people scuffling with police , some getting beaten and pulled away '' ` ` Every Kunming person cares about this plant , '' another protester said . They fear the plant would produce tons of paraxylene , a carcinogenic chemical .
Photos posted on social media show riot police surrounding demonstrators . Protester : `` I saw locals scuffling with police , people getting arrested and pulled away '' `` Every Kunming person cares about this issue , '' another protester says . Opponents fear the plant would produce tons of paraxylene , a carcinogenic chemical .