Developed Zhuhai shows the way with green drive

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    While new projects, including a railway between Zhuhai and TBR+{*U'[I+T3b
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and hydraulic engineering projects.
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BTnf4r5S#b     Thus in recent years, the authorities have undertaken a ,g2d.TGD$Ce
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work report says.
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    Meanwhile, three new sewage treatment stations will be
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#?Y Ne9v!O4pRp;C3\     The green efforts of the government have paid off s6sfE R%C-b(@g

K;VZ`*] handsomely. As a model eco-friendly city, Zhuhai gets top billing in terms of
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)R"`ku:OU)@     This eco-friendly image has helped Zhuhai win bids for Iw |Q-KnN0d9S

a%v"iX8a hosting an international auto race.
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*A}(e(Od"[3t M1K     The impressive performance of the city has also caused an
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influx of overseas investors. Foreign direct investment reached 1.96 billion
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U.S. dollars in the past three years.
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    According to the work report, green coverage of the city
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