Universiade opening ceremony drill held

2011-07-12 10:27

A full-scale drill for the opening ceremony of the Universiade was held on July 9, during which 13,400 students posing as athletes, reporters and officials were transported in 424 buses from the Athletes' Village in Longgang to Shenzhen Bay Sports Center in Nanshan.

Traffic bans for Universiade test run

2011-07-07 15:07

Shenzhen police will impose traffic controls including banning vehicles from entering some roads Saturday for a Universiade road test run from Longgang to Nanshan.

The spirit of Shenzhen

2011-07-05 09:01

For some reason, Shenzhen seems to have a bad reputation. Most people envision a maze of factories, constantly churning out the cheap goods we all know and love. As the mother ship of "Made in China", Shenzhen is hard for people to imagine as a livable city.

Rain: a threat for Games

2011-07-06 14:39

The Shenzhen meteorological bureau would keep a close watch on the weather during the Universiade in August when there was rain or thunderstorms on an average of every two days.

Shuiguan Expressway expansion completed

2011-07-05 14:51

Shuigan Expressway has become the widest expressway in China after renovations turned it into a two-way 10-lane road.

Universiade venues to be fenced in for high security

2011-07-05 14:49

Universiade venues will be enclosed with movable fences from July 12, a month ahead of the opening of the Games.

'Spring Cocoon' to go public in September

2011-07-04 17:05

The Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, also known as the "Spring Cocoon," would open to public in September, according to the center management.

Olympic referees to judge eventsat Universiade

2011-07-04 17:02

Seasoned referees who served during the Olympics and Paralympics will judge events during the Universiade, according to the Games organizing committee.

Marine check tightened for Universiade

2011-07-01 14:57

The Shenzhen Marine Administration has established a joint mechanism with other departments to tighten aquatic inspections to ensure Universiade safety.

The administration will establish five mobile inspection stations at Chiwan Bay, Dapeng Bay, Daya Bay and Fanshi water way in cooperation with public security, transport and fishery authorities to inspect vessels, the administration said June 27.

Subway network in shape

2011-06-30 12:56

The extensions of Metro Line 2 (Shekou Line) and Line 3 (Longgang Line) officially opened yesterday, marking the formation of the Shenzhen Metro network, which will shape the commuting habits of residents.