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August 27, 2010, Friday
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AS of the end of July, there were 634,700 vehicles in Hangzhou's urban area and 1.72 million in the entire city. The number of electric bicycles climbed to 1,24 million. The city plans to build more parking lots next year.
Meanwhile, 311 people died in traffic accidents in the first half of this year, a 34-percent decrease compared to the same period last year. One-third of those who died were driving electric bicycles.
"A large quantity of unlicensed and out-of-spec electric bicycles and three-wheelers are being sold on the market. Once caught, the drivers only need to pay 50 yuan (US$14.35) for punishment," said Zhao Yesong, vice director of Hangzhou Public Security Bureau. He said there is a loophole in the law regarding electric vehicles that cannot be classified into motor or non-motor vehicles, thus adding difficulty to management.
Rental homes
SIX plots of land will be used to build rental homes for about 6,000 families in Hangzhou. As part of the city's housing ensurance system, the project will include affordable rental homes as well as apartments for business starters and migrant workers.
The selected plots are more valuable with appropriate supporting facilities nearby. Apartments in these areas are priced as high as 30,000 yuan (US$4,413) per square meter. The rents will be much lower than the market prices. The construction area of the new apartments is nearly 400,000 square meters. Residential packages take a 70-percent proportion and each apartment will be smaller than 60 square meters.
Hangzhou residents who do not own a home in the urban area and migrant workers who have worked a certain period of time in the city can apply for the rental homes. Detailed regulations will probably be published next week.
Asian Games
HANGZHOU will recruit 10 volunteers to serve at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou this November. The volunteers should be born in Hangzhou before or on April 30, 1992, and can speak at least two languages. One of them should have good coordination ability and experience in team management. The volunteers will be required to work for the month of November.
Retail sales
ACCORDING to the Hangzhou Municipal Statistic Bureau, Hangzhou's retail sales hit a record high of 17.98 billion yuan in July, up 22.3 percent year on year. Retail sales from January to July reached more than 119 billion yuan.
Sales in the wholesale, retail, accommodation and restaurant sectors continued to register double-digit growth. The jewelry market gained the fastest with sales increasing 76.7 percent on year in July.
Other sectors that registered gains include communication equipment, mechanical devices, garments, daily necessities, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, oil and oil products.
Scania competition
THE 2010 China Scania Driver Competition will be held on September 1. After regional contests in Shenzhen, Xiamen and Hangzhou, the final will be held in Hangzhou on October 30. The competition will test a driver's theoretical and practical performance. The champion will be awarded a large bonus and the chance to tour Scania's headquarters in Sweden. Truck drivers holding an A2 license and aged 24 to 45 can enter the competition.
Since it was first held in 2003, the world's largest professional truck driver competition has attracted more than 100,000 contestants globally. Scania China sales manager Mats Harborn said, "We introduced the event to China to help increase drivers' awareness of security and environmental protection, as well as improve their skills and promote respect for this occupation."
Smart car challenge
THE 5th China Smart Car Competition for College Students was held on August 21-22 at Hangzhou Electronic Technology University. The HETU team broke its own record again by winning four special prizes.
The competition is one of 10 national student competitions listed by the Education Ministry. This time, the final gathered 180 teams from 100 colleges. Contestants must make a model car that can identify and complete an obstacle course. It was the first time the contest was held in Zhejiang Province. As a joint organizer, HETU has performed well in these competitions.
Road safety
THE Childhood Road Safety Education Program 2010 was launched last Friday in Hangzhou, aiming to cover children from 320,000 families this year.
The program initiated in 2008 is conducted by the All-China Women's Federation and General Motors. Covering eight cities, the program will have benefited about 790,000 families with children by the end of the year.
"Since China boasts the largest production and marketing of automobiles, it's vital to educate children about road traffic safety," said Chen Shi, vice director of GM China.
Meanwhile, 311 people died in traffic accidents in the first half of this year, a 34-percent decrease compared to the same period last year. One-third of those who died were driving electric bicycles.
"A large quantity of unlicensed and out-of-spec electric bicycles and three-wheelers are being sold on the market. Once caught, the drivers only need to pay 50 yuan (US$14.35) for punishment," said Zhao Yesong, vice director of Hangzhou Public Security Bureau. He said there is a loophole in the law regarding electric vehicles that cannot be classified into motor or non-motor vehicles, thus adding difficulty to management.
Rental homes
SIX plots of land will be used to build rental homes for about 6,000 families in Hangzhou. As part of the city's housing ensurance system, the project will include affordable rental homes as well as apartments for business starters and migrant workers.
The selected plots are more valuable with appropriate supporting facilities nearby. Apartments in these areas are priced as high as 30,000 yuan (US$4,413) per square meter. The rents will be much lower than the market prices. The construction area of the new apartments is nearly 400,000 square meters. Residential packages take a 70-percent proportion and each apartment will be smaller than 60 square meters.
Hangzhou residents who do not own a home in the urban area and migrant workers who have worked a certain period of time in the city can apply for the rental homes. Detailed regulations will probably be published next week.
Asian Games
HANGZHOU will recruit 10 volunteers to serve at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou this November. The volunteers should be born in Hangzhou before or on April 30, 1992, and can speak at least two languages. One of them should have good coordination ability and experience in team management. The volunteers will be required to work for the month of November.
Retail sales
ACCORDING to the Hangzhou Municipal Statistic Bureau, Hangzhou's retail sales hit a record high of 17.98 billion yuan in July, up 22.3 percent year on year. Retail sales from January to July reached more than 119 billion yuan.
Sales in the wholesale, retail, accommodation and restaurant sectors continued to register double-digit growth. The jewelry market gained the fastest with sales increasing 76.7 percent on year in July.
Other sectors that registered gains include communication equipment, mechanical devices, garments, daily necessities, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, oil and oil products.
Scania competition
THE 2010 China Scania Driver Competition will be held on September 1. After regional contests in Shenzhen, Xiamen and Hangzhou, the final will be held in Hangzhou on October 30. The competition will test a driver's theoretical and practical performance. The champion will be awarded a large bonus and the chance to tour Scania's headquarters in Sweden. Truck drivers holding an A2 license and aged 24 to 45 can enter the competition.
Since it was first held in 2003, the world's largest professional truck driver competition has attracted more than 100,000 contestants globally. Scania China sales manager Mats Harborn said, "We introduced the event to China to help increase drivers' awareness of security and environmental protection, as well as improve their skills and promote respect for this occupation."
Smart car challenge
THE 5th China Smart Car Competition for College Students was held on August 21-22 at Hangzhou Electronic Technology University. The HETU team broke its own record again by winning four special prizes.
The competition is one of 10 national student competitions listed by the Education Ministry. This time, the final gathered 180 teams from 100 colleges. Contestants must make a model car that can identify and complete an obstacle course. It was the first time the contest was held in Zhejiang Province. As a joint organizer, HETU has performed well in these competitions.
Road safety
THE Childhood Road Safety Education Program 2010 was launched last Friday in Hangzhou, aiming to cover children from 320,000 families this year.
The program initiated in 2008 is conducted by the All-China Women's Federation and General Motors. Covering eight cities, the program will have benefited about 790,000 families with children by the end of the year.
"Since China boasts the largest production and marketing of automobiles, it's vital to educate children about road traffic safety," said Chen Shi, vice director of GM China.
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