Asian Games

25. Aug 2010 - In a few months the Chinese city of Guangzhou will host the Asian Games. It is a big event and Guangzhou will follow the Beijing Olympics and Shanghai's World Expo. In typical style the city has been polished up in recent months, roads and new stadiums have been built and metro lines were added to the existing network. I am sure the Games will be a success, but nervousness is already setting in with the organizers, as it was announced that people wanting to buy a kitchen or fruit knife soon need to register their identities first. Vendors will also require a special license to sell the kitchen ware. It was also announced that, starting 1st September, all vehicles entering the city will be checked. Of course safety comes first, but I hope that too many and too strict regulations will not take the "fun" out of the Games.