Chen Yi Square

The square in 2010
The statue of Chen Yi

Chen Yi Square is a square along The Bund in Shanghai, China. It features the only bronze sculpture of Chen Yi, the city's first community mayor.[1]

History

Chen Yi Square is one of four squares built along The Bund in 2010 (the three others are the Bund Financial Square, Huangpu Park, and the Observatory Plaza).[2]

A stampede occurred on December 31, 2014 near the square. At least 36 people were killed and 47 injured in the incident. A large crowd, estimated at around 300,000, had gathered for the new year celebration.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Shanghai Attractions: The Bund". ChinaTour.com. Chinatour.com International, Inc. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
  2. ↑ "China Guide: Bund". China International Travel Service Limited, Head Office. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
  3. ↑ "Shanghai new year crush kills 35". BBC News. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.

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