Four fired over Shanghai New Year’s Eve stampede

Four senior officials have been fired and seven others disciplined over the Shanghai New Year’s Eve stampede that killed 36 people.

Four fired over Shanghai New Year’s Eve stampede

Four senior officials have been fired and seven others disciplined over the Shanghai New Year’s Eve stampede that killed 36 people.

Investigation results released by the Shanghai city government today noted that some of the officials responsible were at an opulent banquet at the public’s expense on the night of the disaster, hampering the response, violating Communist Party rules and adding to public discontent.

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