Across China: Shanxi

Keeper's death led to riots

The riot that broke out on Friday in Pingyao's Wangjia village was triggered by the death of a 61-year-old gatekeeper for the Longhai agriculture company, the public security bureau of Pingyao said on Saturday.

Ren Shoufu was found dead of a heart attack in the gate house last Saturday. The company spent more than 10,000 yuan ($1,470) on his funeral. Ren's foster son, Duan Qijun, led more than 150 people, wielding wooden rods, to block both gates of the company, saying more money should be paid for Ren's death.