Shenzhen residents benefit from Universiade

2011-08-11 16:44

More than 10 million Shenzhen residents have already benefited from the renovations and developments that the city has undertaken in preparation for the 12-day Universiade Games, which will open on August 12.

Citywide torch relay ends in Longgang

2011-08-11 15:44

The lead torchbearer of the Longgang leg, Chen Runru, a Shenzhen citizen, holds the torch before he starts the 26th Summer Universiade torch relay in the Longgang disctict in Shenzhen.

New features of Universiade opening

2011-08-10 16:45

There are five distinguishing aspects of the opening ceremony, according to the general director of the opening ceremony.

The opening is unique in rituals, in performers, in performing stage, in ushers' dresses and in torch tower.

Universiade boosts quality of life in Shenzhen

2011-08-10 16:03

The upcoming Universiade is having positive benefits for people’s lives and the city of Shenzhen as a whole, Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Daily said Wednesday.

Shenzhen ready to hold a unique Universiade

2011-08-08 10:42

The upcoming World University Games to be held next month in Shenzhen will be a unique edition with creative efforts being made, promised mayor of the South China city Xu Qin on Friday.

Universiade Village officially opens

2011-08-08 10:22

The Village for the 26th Universiade officially opened here on Saturday, and it will be home to over 12,000 athletes and officials from more than 120 countries and regions during the games.

Lin Musheng, vice president of the Shenzhen Universiade Organizing Committee, promised the service team will spare no efforts to offer athletes-oriented service for guests from all over the world.

Russia sees China major rival in Universiade

2011-08-04 11:04

Chinese sportsmen would be the major competitors of the Russian team during the 26th World University Games in China's Shenzhen, Russian Sports Minister Vitali Mutko said Tuesday.

Shenzhen's innovation on traffic control

2011-07-29 11:53

Shenzhen, host city of the 26th Universiade, has shifted its stance on traffic control from imposing to encouraging, which has been well received by the citizens.

The city government withdrew its initial even-odd license plate plan in mid July, and instead launched a green commuting campaign, calling for car owners in Shenzhen to reduce car usage from Aug 4 to 24 in a bid to cut carbon emissions and thus create a green environment for the Universiade, which will be held from Aug 12 to 23.

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.

Senior official checks Universiade facilities

2011-07-21 13:23

Zhou Yongkang, a senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in charge of security, visited Shenzhen on July 18 and 19 to study the preparations for the Universiade.

"The Universiade is a joyful gathering for university students all over the world, as well as for all Chinese university students and the people of Shenzhen," Zhou said.