Ferrer played out, Ivanovic marches on

Top seed David Ferrer of Spain crashed out of the China Open yesterday but crowd pleasers Andy Roddick and Ana Ivanovic secured victories to save the day for high-ranked players.

Armstrong joins Astana team to cycle against cancer

NEW YORK: Cycling legend Lance Armstrong said on Wednesday he would join Kazakhstan's Astana team for his competitive comeback - but he didn't promise an eighth Tour de France victory.

Doping clouds still hang over Armstrong, Pound says

NEW YORK: Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong's return to competitive cycling will not erase doping allegations that have dogged his career, the former head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Wednesday.

Sun set to rise in LA

Los Angeles Lakers' Sun Yue (left) of China is introduced by Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak during a news conference in El Segundo, California, on Wednesday. Sun signed a contract last month with the Lakers.

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Change of mindset brings revitalization

Changchun Economic and Technical Development Zone (CETDZ) is known as Changchun's own "Pudong" for its leading position in the provincial capital's economy - a comparison of it to Shanghai's thriving business district.

Changchun zone aims at doubling GDP

It remains to see whether Huang Wenhua's ambition can be fulfilled by the end of this year.

Jiangsu governor paints blueprint for province

China Daily had an exclusive interview with Jiangsu Provincial Governor Luo Zhijun to discuss the strategic programs for the development of Jiangsu province. The following is the Q&A of the interview.

'Serving people wholeheartedly'

Luo Zhijun became governor of Jiangsu Province on January 31. Prior to that, he served as mayor of Nanjing and then as Nanjing Party secretary. Luo described himself as "typical" of China's new generation of leaders who were born after 1949 and "brought up under the red flag".

Greetings from Swiss president

Dear readers,
This August, China will greet millions of visitors from all over the world and enable them to experience the most important global sports event infused with a combination of oriental culture and Olympic spirit.

Land of sweets, scenery and science

Precision and innovation in watch making, the sweet temptations of chocolate and breathtaking scenery have all brought renown to Switzerland.

List of partners

The House of Switzerland 2008, China, is set up by Presence Switzerland and the Embassy of Switzerland in China. The House of Switzerland is being supported by the following Swiss companies and organizations: