Worrying Air Quality in Guangzhou in Q4
The first session of PRD regional air pollution co-prevention conference was held this morning (Feb. 8th). It unveiled, that the overall air quality for the past four consecutive years was good, with the major air pollutants being on the decline. However, the acid rain pollution over some regions is still severe and what's even more worrying is that during the period from October until December, that's the period during which the Asian Games will take place, over the past four years, the air quality data collected from three supervision stations across Guangzhou has been qualified by officials as "not optimistic".

GD Looking for Talents to Conduct Supervision over State Assets
Guangdong will be the first province in the nation to launch a nationwide recruitment campaign to find people to preside the supervisory boards to provincial-level state-owned enterprises. The job requirements are currently being posted on the official website of Guangdong's State Asset Supervisory and Administration Commission.

Baiyun Airport Prepares for Spring Rush
Two new passenger lounges will be put into use at Guangzhou's Baiyun International airport tomorrow (Feb. 9th), adding an extra 150,000 square meters of space. This should greatly relieve the strain on today's waiting areas, too small to cope with the spring festival travel rush. Travelers are advised to pay attention to the new signalization as the airport entrance and exit have been changed.

photo from: gd.xinhuanet.com

Travel during Spring Festival See Higher Registration than Previous Years
There is less than one week to go before the Spring Festival but also before one of most romantic days of the year, that's of course Valentine's Day. As both festivals are over lapping this year, many have decided to skip a week of family meals and indigestion for a holiday with their partner. Travel agencies have recorded a considerable rise in outbound trips, to the point that tours abroad scheduled over the holidays are now fully books. More from our reporter Liang Chunmei:
According to a major travel agency in Guangzhou, to celebrate Valentine's Day, more and more young couples have booked a trip, most often without even considering the price.
"Over 300 people have signed up for a VIP skiing trip to Hokkaido, most of them couples."