Wang Liyun says since her son made the request, she will assist the lawyer who agreed to represent him.

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So did Wang Shijun, a former village party secretary and son of farmers who still lived in the family cave.

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Wang Min Lin, 37, who was married with a son and two daughters.

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"That day when we saw the pollution, my son said let's not do fireworks this year in Beijing, " said Wang Yufeng, a 36-year-old teacher.

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