500 petitioners believed detained in China ahead of meetings

500 petitioners believed detained in China ahead of meetings

BEIJING, China - Petitioners gather in Beijing to complain about government corruption, layoffs and other woes on March 2, a day ahead of the start of China's annual legislative season. About 500 petitioners were detained by police the same day, sources close to the petitioners said.

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