China Exclusive: Blast victim's mixed feelings on chemical projects (3)

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"Oil pipelines were placed less than 100 meters from residential communities, far less than the safe distance required by national regulations," Cui said.

While visiting victims injured in Sunday's blast, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that a lesson should be drawn and work safety responsibilities should be fulfilled to avoid similar accidents.

The city government has requested an overhaul of all underground pipelines in the Huangdao District. The government has also mobilized workers to restore power, water and gas supply and install windows and glass for Cui and his neighbors. Construction specialists will be sent to evaluate whether the damaged buildings are inhabitable.

Despite all government efforts, Cui is reluctant to move back.

"Who could sleep well with a giant oil tank next to their home?" he said, adding that he expects fair compensation and better efforts from the government in urban planning.

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