Fuxin Datang Coal-to-Natural-Gas Project in Liaoning Emits Foul-Smelling Gas, Sparking Collective Rights Defense by Surrounding Villagers
On September 4, 2026, a large number of villagers gathered in protest outside the gate of Liaoning Datang International Fuxin Coal-to-Natural-Gas Company, accusing the company of emitting pungent, foul-smelling gas for days, which caused health problems such as sore throats and shortness of breath among many villagers; police stood guard at the scene.