Barrier Lake Drainage to Begin Today
The drainage of the barrier lake, known as Yan'Se hu at Tangjiashan in Beichuan County, will start today(May 27^th). Professionals and materials have arrived at the flooding lake to conduct around the clock supervision. Due to the deepening concern of overflow, an emergency drainage outlet is being built and an evacuation is also in process.

First Merchants Meeting Held Today

 Guangzhou held the first session of the New Cantonese Merchants Meeting today(May 27^th). 1,500 overseas and domestic representatives will attend the meeting.

Travel Groups to Taiwan to be Launched

The first travel group from the Chinese mainland to Taiwan will be launched on July 4^th. Guangzhou travel agencies are making preparations for the trip to Taiwan, which will take five to six days and cost 6,500 to 8,000 yuan each.