'U' passages speed up customs clearance

2011-07-28 14:39

During the Universiade, the Shenzhen Border Protection will reserve "U" passages for distinguished guests at ports. Four passages will be opened respectively at Huang Gang Port and Shenzhen Bay Port, another two at the Airport Entry Port. The "U" passages named after the Shenzhen Universiade emblem "Happy U" will be available for use from July 26th.

$78m fuel consumption cut for Universiade

2011-07-27 11:28

Aiming at a 30 percent drop in traffic flow as a result of a freewill traffic plan promoting green commuting during the Shenzhen Universiade, the city is expected to cut fuel costs by 500 million yuan ($78 million) with 51,000 tons of oil consumption saved.

Consumer guide for Universiade published

2011-07-27 11:27

One hundred thousand copies of a Chinese-English bilingual consumer guide will be freely available in commercial districts in Shenzhen during the Universiade period, reported the Nanfeng Daily Wednesday.

Celebrities back 'green' Universiade

2011-07-26 13:47

An online campaign to promote a green commuting plan during the period of the Shenzhen Universiade from Aug 12 to 23 has been well received by the nation’s TV, film and other entertainment stars.

Venues to open for training

2011-07-26 13:33

All the 63 Universiade venues were scheduled for training from Aug. 5, according to a meeting of the Games organizing committee.

Leaders thank volunteers

2011-07-26 13:31

The city Party committee and government issued a letter of appreciation to volunteers. The letter, signed by city Party chief Wang Rong and Mayor Xu Qin on July 24, said the coming Universiade was a chance for Shenzhen volunteers to show their devotion and establish their names.

Shenzhen well prepared for Universiade

2011-07-25 17:06

Over 7,500 athletes and 3,500 accompanying officials from 147 countries and regions had registered for the 26th Shenzhen Universiade as of July 21, and planning for the sporting event was in its final stages.

Shenzhen ready to host a 'green' Universiade

2011-07-22 15:49

Organizers of the 26th World University Games (Universiade) said on Friday that the event will lack fireworks and other grand displays traditionally associated with major sporting events, as they are aiming to make it a "green" competition.

'Green commuting' well received by Shenzhen citizens

2011-07-22 14:51

The population of Shenzhen has reacted enthusiastically to the promotion of "green commuting, saving resources" from the municipal council. Recently, government officials have been active leaders in green efforts, and employees and corporations have actively participated.

Restrictions on freight trucks

2011-07-22 14:00

Freight trucks would have to bypass Qingping Expressway and Longxiang Boulevard between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. from Aug. 4 to 24, except Aug. 12 and 23, the dates for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Universiade, according to the city’s traffic police department.