It is an unprecedented incident for a city with millions of people in China to face such a severe water pollution, which adds difficulties to decision-making and treatment.

We promise to resume the water supply after four days. I think the quality will be no problem, because our monitoring department will take a close look at water quality.

We cannot accept the prejudices that some international organizations and some individuals hold against China and their practices over these issues.

Unrelated to the issue of free association.

We were concerned that the public couldn't understand the sudden catastrophe, and concerned about affecting international relationship. Supported by the central government, within less than 10 hours, we corrected this 'benevolent lie' and told public the truth, and gained their forgiveness and understanding.