So far , 29 people have been admitted to hospitals , she said , while others have been arrested . China : ` ` We are very concerned about the protests , '' the Chinese firm involved in the mine says . Aung San Suu Kyi visits the area and says she hopes for a peaceful protest . Thousands of protesters have been demonstrating against the mine project . Police use tear gas and water cannons to clear protest ##ors , witnesses say .
China : ` ` We are very concerned about the protests , '' the Chinese firm involved in the mine says . Aung San Suu Kyi visits the area and says she hopes for a peaceful protest . Thousands of protesters have been demonstrating against the mine project . Police use tear gas and water cannons to clear protest ##ors , witnesses say .