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Square in Shanghai, China
Chen Yi Square
The square in 2010
NamesakeChen Yi
TypeSquare
LocationShanghai, China
Other
Known for2014 Shanghai stampede

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.

History

Statue of Chen Yi

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).

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.

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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