Chen Yi Square

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]

Chen Yi Square

The square in 2010
Namesake	Chen Yi
Type	Square
Location	Shanghai, China
Other
Known for	2014 Shanghai stampede

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).^[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]