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Police to report on crime in first six months
Police will review the city's crime situation in the first half of the year, with the force's director of operations, Hung Hak-wai, and director of crime and security, Lo Wai-chung, discussing police work during the period. The overall law and order situation in the city was stable last year, with a reduction of 2.1 per cent in crime, from 77,630 cases in 2009 to 75,965 last year. However, there were substantial increases in the number of sex-related and quick-cash offences.
Shenzhen rehearses for Universiade
Shenzhen will hold another rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the Universiade. The police have warned the public to expect traffic control on 'many sections' of roads in the city. A total of 140,000 spectators, 8,000 performers and 20,000 security personnel will take part in the rehearsal. The World University Games being on August 12.
Social scientists grapple with urban problems
The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences will hold a forum on the problems faced by rapid urbanisation and the difficulties facing urban people in maintaining their livelihoods. Rapid urbanisation has given rise to many problems on the mainland, ranging from housing, transport, pollution and social welfare, especially for migrant workers.