But this move failed to pacify local residents and at a press conference on July 13 they announced, "with respect to public opinion, the project would not be approved" , even though the city government had already signed the initial agreement with China National Nuclear Corp (CNNC). 
Lakini, hatua hii haikuweza kuwaridhisha raia, ambapo, tarehe 13 Julai katika mkutano na vyombo vya habari, serikali ilitangaza kuwa,"kwa kuheshimu maoni ya wananchi, mradi huu hautaidhinishwa" , pamoja na kuwa utawala wa jiji ulikuwa tayari umeshaingia kandarasi ya awali na Shirika la Taifa la Nyuklia la China (CNNC).