City prepares for Games

GUANGZHOU: Authorities are pumping in more than 58 billion yuan ($8.5 billion) to boost the city's transportation system and protect its environment in preparation for the 16th Asian Games next November, a city official said.

"The investment, which involves 739 transportation and environmental protection projects, is to ensure better living conditions for all visitors to the Games," said Su Zequn, executive vice-mayor of Guangzhou.

The improvements will benefit residents after the Games, Su said.