Guangdong's Plan to Tackle Inluenza be Issued Soon
Zhong Nanshan, a famous Chinese academic announced yesterday (May 20th) that a plan to tackle the influenza will be issued very soon. More from our reporter Luo Su:
Although the A/H1N1 influenza results in a higher mortality rate than the seasonal flu, the ways to treat it are rather similar. Zhong Nanshan said:
"Unlike SARS or the bird flu, A/H1N1 doesn't require emergency measures. The use of Tamiflu is currently the main treatment method. As far as we can see, as long as treatment is given in good time, the infection goes away quickly."
We are now closely monitoring the way the flu is developing in other countries and analysing the material and statistics other countries are issuing. Based on these elements, we will draw up our own plan to tackle the influenza

22 Domestic TV Stations to Produce International Public Signal

22 domestic tv stations have been given the responsibility for producing the international public signal of around 90% of the Guangzhou Asian Games' events. Agreements were signed yesterday (May 20th) between the Asian games' organizing committee and the 22 tv stations including CCTV.

(resource from news.cn6154.com)

Guangdong & Kuwait's Petro-Chemical Factory to be Built in Western GD

Guangdong and Kuwait's project to co-build a petro-chemical factory in Guangzhou has been slightly adjusted. Sinopec revealed yesterday (May 20th) that the site will be relocated to Western Guangdong but that the exact location is still being discussed. When asked whether Sinopec Guangzhou will also move from its current location at the center of a large living community, the general manager Feng Jianping answered that there is no such a plan and that with more environmental protection technologies being used, the site doesn't affect the livelihood of the inhabitants.

Baiyun to Build China's Biggest Bonded Area

The Baiyun district authorities announced yesterday that the approval for the "Guangzhou Comprehensive Baiyun Bonded Area" is soon to be given and that construction should start shortly afterwards. When built, the Bonded Area will become the largest one in China, occupying 7.2 square kilometres and functioning as a customs house, manufacturing and processing spot and a logistics bonded area.

(resource from guangzhou.customs.gov.cn)