Huizhou to bring polluted rivers back to life

The government in Huizhou, Guangdong province, has vowed to improve water quality of 15 rivers in the following few years to create a green and modern city.

More than 10 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) has been set aside for the projects, with two already completed, four underway and nine to start this year, according to authorities.

"We attach great importance to the problem of water pollution, as the rivers flow into the Dongjiang River," the main water supply for Hong Kong, said Chen Yongbing of the city's water resources bureau.