"Dongguan should make utmost efforts to upgrade its traditional manufacturing industry by giving priorities to high-tech and value-added projects," said Lin, who is also a senior consultant to the Dongguan government, reflecting a strong economy

Dongguan's exports are expected to grow by 5 percent year-on-year in 2017, after realizing a 6.9 percent annual increase to $90.86 billion last year.

Questions:

1. Who is the mayor of Dongguan?

2. According to early reports, how many people worked in Dongguan’s sex trade?

3. The city’s economy is expected to grow by what percentage?

Answers:

1. Yuan Baocheng.

2. 300,000.

3. 9%.

About the broadcaster:

Lance Crayon is a videographer and editor with China Daily. Since living in Beijing he has worked for China Radio International (CRI) and Global Times. Before moving to China he worked in the film industry in Los Angeles as a talent agent and producer. He has a B.A. in English from the University of Texas at Arlington.

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