Government officials in southwestern city of Shifang abandoned plans to build a chemical plant . The decision followed concerted pressure from thousands of angry local residents . Score: Not necessarily , observers agree . 7 But other observers warn China will crack down on protests when they can .
Government officials in southwestern city of Shifang abandoned plans to build a chemical plant . The decision followed concerted pressure from thousands of angry local residents . Score: 7 But other observers warn China will crack down on protests when they can .