CHINA A Barbed Wire of 135 Kilometers Around Mount Tai

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In the Chinese province of Shandong is polemic on the fence barriers installed to stop the "wild hiking" off the trails on the sacred mountain recognized as a UNESCO heritage site. For the authorities it is a security measure. But citizens and environmentalists protest claiming that it distorts the spiritual meaning and habitat of this place.

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Newtalk News: Recently, several Chinese netizens filmed videos showing that a 135-kilometer-long galvanized barbed wire fence has been erected around Mount Tai scenic area, blocking off a large area outside the tourist zone, raising questions from the public. The scenic area authorities emphasized that the fence was mainly installed to prevent illegal entry into the mountains, reduce the risk of forest fires, and protect ecological security. How…