Global Times (December 17)
2010/ 12/ 24 by jd in Global News
As Beijing moves to ease congestion by restricting sales of autos, overseas news outlets are noting this story which advocates relocating the capital. “Traffic jams and environmental problems in Beijing are leading some experts to revisit a decades-long proposal for China to relocate its capital to Central China or another part of the country.” Other factors favoring a move involve limited drinking water and the need to boost regional development. Many, however, view any such move as impractical and unlikely.
Tags: Beijing, Capital, Environment, Relocation, Traffic jams
