History
- January 8, 2008: Plans for Line 7 reported in the media. Construction scheduled to begin by the end of the year.
- Oct. 30, 2008: Line 7 route plan with 23 stations receive regulatory approval. Construction still scheduled to begin by end of the year.
- July 19, 2009: Construction on Line 7 announced to begin in late August 2009.
- Nov. 6, 2009: Commencement of Line 7 construction deferred to 2010.
- Jan. 19, 2010: Construction reportedly begun along Guangqu Road near the eastern most section of the line.
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