What Protest?

There was a large protest in Shanghai this past weekend but unless you saw it or have access to international media you wouldn't know about it. The unusual event has not been covered in the Chinese media. Reuters has the story here about this protest by Shanghai citizens against the proposed extension of the Maglev train line into the center of the city. The protesters believe the magnetic radiation from the Maglev would be harmful to their health. Whether or not their concerns have any basis in fact, most of the citizens of Shanghai will not be permitted to know that the issue even exists.