Premier underscores safety for public places

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday underscored safety for public places, particularly during holidays.

Li said to "make every effort" to reduce injury-related deaths and console relatives after a stampede during a New Year celebration in downtown Shanghai, adding that strict precautions should be taken against major incidents and public safety and social stability should be ensured.

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Bund stampede kills 36, injures 47

At least 36 people were killed in a stampede along the historic Bund area as huge crowds of revelers gathered to watch the countdown to the New Year, the Shanghai government said today.>>>