In this task, given a sentence in the Chinese language, your task is to convert it into the English language.

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When police and officials from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department attempted to remove the sculptures on the grounds for obstructing public access, they were prevented from doing so by activists for two hours.

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The People's Republic of China has banned free plastic shopping bags in a move to take effect from June 1, 2008.
Other banners claimed that French society was applying dual standards.