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All-China Environment Federation v. Jiangyin Port Container Company

Geographic relevance: China

Language: English

Data type: Legal citations

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A Chinese environmental protection NGO was granted standing to bring a claim against a shipping company. They claimed the company was creating pollution during the process of unloading, washing and transporting iron ore. The case was resolved through mediation and the defendant was required to correct its environmental violations. This was the first public interest litigation case successfully brought in China.

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