Guangzhou tells Hong Kong: don't stand in our way But the city's mayor takes umbrage at the media, saying co-operation is smooth despite differences on both sides.

(From South China Morning Post)

Byline: Leu Siew Ying in Guangzhou and Gary Cheung

The mayor of Guangzhou called on Hong Kong yesterday not to stand in the way of his city's development, particularly its plans for the Nansha port, saying co-operation would lead to mutual gains and a "win-win" situation.

But Lin Shusen denied there was a rift between the two and hit out at the Hong Kong media for "making out we are at each other's throats".

"Where else in the world can you find better co-operation between two cities with populations of seven million each and with such a heavy flow of people, goods and capital?" Mr Lin asked reporters at a …