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JUL 2, 2008
DIY crash procedure cuts jams in Beijing
China Daily
Of the many rules and regulations introduced by the Beijing government to ease the city's traffic problems, one of the simplest seems to be having the most effect: allowing car drivers to handle their own minor bumps.  Read more...

JUN 30, 2008
Qingdao vows to clean algae invading Olympic venues
XinHua
Qingdao, which will host the Olympic sailing competitions in August, will spend at most half a month to clean the algae invading, local government announced at a news conference on Sunday.  Read more...

JUN 23, 2008
Beijing strives to improve air quality as Games draw near
XinHua
"Between June 23 and July 19, only half of the 22,800 vehicles used by all-level party organs, governments and public institutions under the Beijing administration will be allowed to use the road," a traffic ban issued by the Beijing Municipal Government stated. The ban was among the latest pre-Olympic drives to ease the capital's traffic congestion, and more importantly, to improve air quality. Other traffic bans include an even-odd system based on license plate numbers that will keep vehicles off the road on alternate days between July 20 and September 20 and a suspension of 70 percent of government motor vehicles during that period of time.   Read more...

JUN 13, 2008
Traffic, air quality emphasized during Olympics
XinHua
China's Vice President Xi Jinping Thursday urged guaranteeing smooth traffic, sound air quality and sound food safety during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.  Read more...

JUN 13, 2008
Athletes’ cozy home embodies Green Olympics
China Daily
Energy critics will have little to complain about at the Olympic Village, thanks to Beijing's extensive efforts to offer a comfortable and environmentally friendly home for the athletes.  Read more...

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