Overseas media group continues visit in Huizhou An overseas media delegation consisting of reporters from 19 famous international media agencies started a visit of Guangdong yesterday and today (July 28) are in Huizhou. Our journalist Zhengyun has the details: In Shenzhen yesterday, the delegation was at the Universiade Venue construction site, the electric vehicle manufacturer BYD, and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Acting Shenzhen Mayor, Mr. Wang Rong spoke to the press for the first time since he took office one and a half months ago, introducing the city's reform and opening-up policies, as well as steps the city is taking to tackle the financial crisis and corruption. Ms. Stafanie McIntyre works for Reuters and this is her first trip to Guangdong: "Today in Huizhou, the delegation is visiting manufacturing plants dedicated to consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, and well as the joint venture between the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and Shell Petrochemicals Co. "
Ma Ying-Jeou Elected President of KMT, Hu Jintao Sends Congratulations Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou was elected chairman of the ruling Kuomintang (KMT) on Sunday. Yesterday (Jul 7th), president Hu Jintao congratulated him and expressed hope that the two parties will continue to push forward peaceful development by deepening mutual political trust. On the same day, Ma thanked Hu Jintao and said he would strive to promote development and prosperity on both sides of the straights. Running uncontested, Ma won 92.5% of the 300,000 or so votes that were cast and will replace Wu Poh-hsiung in September.

Dongguan to Invest 3.3 Billion Yuan to Build Vocational School According to a plan drafted by the Dongguan Government, the city will invest over 3.3 billion Yuan within the next 3 years to build vocational schools. This policy comes as no surprise as Dongguan is currently trying to complete its share of the industrial dual-transfer plan, so education will now provide an important base to train tomorrow talents.
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