The sky's still grey in Shanghai

SHANGHAI -- From Saturday’s China Daily: “The Beijing sky turned from grey to blue Friday. The average air pollution fell to 28, dubbed as ‘Level 1’ or ‘excellent,’ the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Environmental Protection said.”

The Chinese have taken measures to bring the level down, like limiting the number of drivers. However, in Shanghai, where driving hasn't been limited, a haze still hung over the city Sunday and the sky was still grey.

Not that the U.S. basketball team, which came here to play its final exhibition games, is concerned about what awaits in Beijing.

“We’re going to play inside, I think,” said Coach Mike Krzyzewski. “So as long as they’ve got the air conditioning on or whatever, we’re in good shape.”

-- Mark Heisler

Photo:  From the right, Mike Krzyzewski, Kobe Bryant, Jason Kidd and Dwight Howard answer questions during a Saturday press conference in Shanghai. Credit: CSPA via US Presswire