Protests against a proposed chemical plant in…Guangdong spread…even as authorities signaled they may back down on construction plans…Public anger has grown since graphic photos surfaced on Chinese social networks…showing demonstrators…lying bloodied on the streets as rows of paramilitary police marched in formation…The images…could not be independently verified by Reuters…[Many] were later removed by censors…Protesters…renewed calls for an end to the chemical plant project, as well as justice for those who they believe were hurt or killed at the hands of paramilitary police…The government said no one was killed in demonstrations…and did not mention whether anyone was hurt. Two protesters disputed the claim, telling Reuters that several people were killed and dozens hurt, though they did not know the exact number of casualties…China's Ministry of Public Security did not respond to requests for comment…The plant would be owned by the local government and state-controlled Sinopec Corp…