Foreign Consul Delegation end visit to Northern Guangdong
The 49-member foreign consular delegation finished their inspection tour to northern Guangdong yesterday (September 16). Our journalist Luo Liting has the details:
This trip focused on the implementation of the province's "dual transfer" policy - in other words, the transfer of labor and industries between developed and less developed regions. After the visit, the British Consul General, Brian Davidson, commented:
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The President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in South China Magdalene Woo said the duel transfer policy turns out to be a good opportunity for Canadian companies:
"One year after the finacial crisis, the situation is now becoming stable and Canadian companies are interested in these new developed regions. "

photo from southcn.com

Security Measures Tighten up
Security measures in Guangzhou are tightening up as the National Day approaches, to even higher levels than during last year's Olympic Games. Armed police have been dispatched to patrol and guard the railway station and Baiyun airport. On the platform at the station, the authorities are randomly checking passengers' luggage and dogs trained to search for explosives are also being used.

Toll Fee of Huangpu Bridge under Hot Discussion
A public hearing was held recently to discuss the toll fee for the newly built 7 kilometer-long Huangpu Bridge, which connects Huangpu and Panyu districts. The bridge opened for traffic at the end of last year and is the most expensive bridge in Guangzhou, charging 30 yuan per car for a quick 5-minute drive. This high fee has obviously resulted in a very small amount of traffic, with only 7000 vehicles using the road every day. Although people are urging for a reduction of the fee, the two proposals that were submitted during the public hearing either maintain the fee at the same level, or rise it to even higher levels as is suggested by the investor. Most deputies believe the fee should remain at its current level, but luckiliy some have pushed for a reduction in the cost to make it more affordable for drivers.