GUANGZHOU authorities have replaced 125 road signs in the Baiyun Mountain Park that used bad English following a complaint from legislators, local media reported.

　　English-speaking tourists in Guangzhou were often confronted with signs for WIPs instead of VIPs, according to Yangcheng Evening News. A sign with Chinese characters reading “it is everyone’s responsibility to protect the forest and beware of fire” was translated as “prevention of fire is up to you” in its English version.

　　The signs were in place for years before Party Congress delegates this year signed a petition calling for change. A group of local lawmakers, led by Chen Yueying, argued that the signs harmed the city’s image.

　　“Only when you know some Chinese can you guess the real meaning of these English road signs,” the petition was quoted as saying.

　　After a thorough inspection by tourism authorities, 125 signs were replaced. Legislators said they were satisfied when invited to inspect the changes Sunday.

　　Meanwhile, the city authorities are planning to make further changes to road signs in over 100 other parks and public areas in Guangzhou.(SD-Agencies)