Chen Yi Square
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| Namesake | Chen Yi |
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| Type | Square |
| Location | Shanghai, China |
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| Known for | 2014 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.[1]
History
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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
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External links
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- Floral tributes at Chen Yi Square, Shanghai Daily
