The demonstrations Self_motion were characterized by widespread rioting Violence and acts Action of vandalism .

Late on 20 December , the state-run Xinhua News Agency said Statement that five residents had been detained Arrest on vandalism charged Judgment_communication , and published Statement a declaration Expressing_publicly from the Shantou city council announcing Expressing_publicly that the `` Shantou deputy and municipality already decided Deciding to stop Process_end the project Arranging .