The Fourth Plenary Session of the 10th Guangdong CPC Committee Closes
The fourth plenary session of the 10th Guangdong CPC Committee came to an end yesterday(Jan 07). Our reporter, Chen Gang, has the details: Wang Yang, the Secretary of Guangdong's CPC Committee emphasized the opportunities that the financial crisis offers:"The financial crisis will lead to the elimination of weak enterprises, so that will lay good foundations for building a modern industrial system. We will see a more frequent flow of people and easier access to new technologies that should facilitate innovation. Furthermore, with the country implementing new policies to boost domestic consumption, which will see an acceleration in the construction of important projects."

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China Mobile Today Issues 3G Cell Phone Numbers in Guangzhou and Shenzhen
China Mobile issues today (Jan 8) 300,000 3G cell phone numbers in Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Users who wish to enjoy the new 3G services will have purchase a compatible cell phone and subscribe to a package deal, with prices ranging from 98 Yuan to 1688 Yuan per month.

Cold Air to Hit Guangdong Tomorrow
A new cold front coming down from the north has entered Guangdong today, with temperatures in Guangzhou falling to as low as 8 degrees Celsius. Tomorrow will remain cold throughout the province and Guangzhou is expected to see temperatures drop to 5 degrees Celsius.