Sanya Claims Compensating Slum Residents is "Risky"
Published:
2011-02-16
The government of the coastal city of Sanya has demolished the city's largest slum, claiming that the slum was a fire hazard, caused pollution, and was difficult to manage. The Administrative Bureau of Sanya has stated that giving compensation to the local residents is "risky," and will only bring about future disputes.
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The Beijing News
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