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WORLD • CHINA

Chinese activist reportedly detained after investigating lithium pollution

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The Epoch Times reports that activist Zhang Wenbin was arrested after visiting Wanzai, a lithium industrial center, to investigate alleged environmental problems. The supplied article does not provide further details or independent confirmation.

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The report concerns an activist in China and alleged pollution near a lithium industrial center. The supplied article does not identify a direct effect on U.S. people, businesses or supply chains.