Zhuhai takes birds under its wing

ZHUHAI: Zhuhai has taken great strides toward transforming itself into a sanctuary for birds over the past five years.

This city in southern Guangdong has so far set aside a combined area of 180 square kilometers to provide hospitable living conditions for local and migratory birds.

"What we are trying to do is to create an ideal environment for birds to stay here," said Yang Yao, vice-director of the Zhuhai agriculture bureau.