Busting 7 myths about the G20 summit in Hangzhou
Will all highways and bus stations be closed? Will parcels still be delivered during the G20? We tell you
As next month’s G20 summit draws near, rumours have been going around about just how much money the government has sunk into preparing Hangzhou for the global forum and the extent to which the city has gone to welcome international leaders.
These speculations reflect residents’ concerns about how the important event might cause disruption to their daily lives and routines.
Officials have come out to dispel the rumours that have been spreading about the summit, which will take place in Hangzhou, capital of eastern Zhejiang province, on September 4 and 5.
Here are seven myths that have been busted.
1. The government has budgeted a whopping 160 billion yuan (HK$187 billion) for the G20 summit in Hangzhou
This is not true. Officials say Hangzhou’s public budget this year is only some 123 billion yuan, so the actual amount set aside for the G20 event is definitely lower than that.