Strike by container truck drivers brings Ningbo road to a standstill

Hundreds of container truck drivers in the coastal city of Ningbo went on strike for three days as they complained that transportation fees have not increased for eight years.

The strikers have been staging demonstrations on a major road since Monday and have attempted to stop the passing container trucks near Beilun port, south of Shanghai.

Striking drivers said they were protesting against transportation fees that have not increased in the past eight years, while petrol prices have more than doubled.

At least a hundred riot police, armed with helmet, batten, shield and K9 units, are seen deployed at the scene, trying to contain the situation.

Photos taken at the scene show a stand-off between strikers and the police has taken over a major road in Ningbo, prompting thousands of onlookers to gather.

Scuffles broke out between demonstrators and police officers who attempted to disperse the crowds, resulting in several people being dragged away from the scene by police.