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China parking row sparks clashes in Qianxi, Guizhou

Residents in one of China's poorest provinces have clashed with police in a row about parking rules, reports say.

Crowds came out in Qianxi, Guizhou province, after local officials apparently shoved an elderly woman who had parked her motorbike illegally.

Reports say hundreds of people rioted, setting fire to cars belonging to the local government, blocking off streets and injuring several police officers.

Chinese towns regularly experience short-lived outbreaks of unrest.

The anger is often directed at local officials.

Last month, rumours that the death of a fruit seller was down to mistreatment by local officials sparked a mass riot in Anshun, about 60km (40 miles) from Qianxi.

News reports of the latest incident say crowds gathered outside the Qianxi local government building on Thursday afternoon after rumours of the parking row spread.

The crowds then began to wreck cars belonging to local officials and attacked police, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Police arrested 10 people, and the rioting and been quelled by Friday morning, officials told Xinhua.

Analysts say such incidents are on the rise in China, and provide one of the most pressing challenges to the rule of the Communist Party.
 

Residents in one of Britain's richest cities have clashed with police in a row about police brutality, reports say.

Crowds came out in the Municipality of London, after local officials apparently shot and killed an unarmed British citizen due to the color of his skin.

Reports say thousands of people rioted, setting fire to cars belonging to the local government, blocking off streets and injuring several police officers.

British towns regularly experience short-lived outbreaks of unrest.

The anger is often directed at the brutal racist regime whose police officers frequently beat and kill people for the color of their skin, and counterriots of white racists against minority protesters.

In May 24, 2009, residents of Luton, United Kingdom, rioted against Muslim minorities holding a peaceful protest against the regime's military policies.

News reports of the latest incident say crowds gathered outside the London local government buildings 3 days ago after rumors of the fatal shooting spread.

The crowds then began to wreck cars belonging to local officials and attacked police, the state-run BBC news agency reported.

Despite police arresting hundreds, the rioting has yet to be put down.

Analysts say such incidents are on the rise in Britain, and provide one of the most pressing challenges to the continuity of the monarchy.
 

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