Shanghai Party chief puts Expo safety at top priority

Shanghai Party chief Yu Zhengsheng?last?Saturday?required the city's law enforcement units to put the security of World Expo 2010 on top of their agenda to ensure a “successful, splendid and unforgettable” event.

During a meeting after a nationwide teleconference on law enforcement work yesterday afternoon in Shanghai, Yu said that the city will face a challenge next year as the World Expo is going to be held here. He urged all law enforcement authorities to work closer and set up a “seamless” network to ensure the safety of the city before and during the Expo.

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He said top leaders of each department and district will be the first person held accountable for the security work. The work to ensure the security of the city should start from every grassroot unit, community and neighborhood. Government at all levels should encourage every ordinary people to contribute to a safe and smooth Expo and a harmonious Shanghai next year, he said.