Police in Shanxi said 359 people had been freed, Xinhua reported. Premier Wen Jiabao has ordered a thorough probe and punishment of kiln owners and officials who abetted their activities.

• 新华社消息，山西警方已解救有356人。温家宝总理已经下令进行彻底调查，惩处砖窑主及助纣为虐的政府人员。