Shenzhen vows public safety drive

City announces fund to remove hazards and prevent a repeat of landslide that killed 70

Shenzhen is to set up a 15 billion yuan ($2.2 billion) fund to improve public safety, part of efforts to build a modern, international city.

This year, officials have vowed to step up checks to spot and remove potential hazards such as sites used to dump construction waste and landfills, according to a government work report.