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Figuratively Speaking [Global Times]
[July 09, 2014]

Figuratively Speaking [Global Times]


(Global Times Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) - the number of members of an Internet gambling gang who were recently caught by Shanghai police. Police confiscated more than 2.4 million yuan ($387,221) in bets and more than 20 computers. Authorities also froze 12 bank accounts that contained more than 3 million yuan.1.5 million- the number of travelers who arrived in or departed from China at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport during the first half of 2014, up 10 percent year-on-year. It is expected that more than 3 million travelers will pass through the airport this year.29- the number of underground metro stations that will be built for Line 15, which will run 39.8 kilometers through Baoshan, Putuo, Changning, Xuhui and Minhang districts.268- the number of suspects from 24 criminal gangs involved in setting up illegal base stations that have been caught by Shanghai police between February 20 and June 30. Police confiscated 165 sets of illegal base station devices, which block normal mobile phone signals and send out spam or scam messages to nearby mobile phones.



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