Car-free campaign falls flat
By Xu Wei and Wu Yiyao | China Daily | Updated: 2011-09-23 07:54
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Traffic congestion on Beijing's north Fourth Ring Road shows few signs of easing during the afternoon rush hours on Thursday, as the capital marked the annual World Car Free Day. Authorities in several major Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, banned private cars from some roads on Thursday to promote the special occasion. Wang Jing / China Daily |
BEIJING / SHANGHAI - Efforts by major Chinese cities to join the global drive of World Car Free Day on Thursday failed to impress motorists.
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