Qingdao embracing more of Jiaozhou Bay

QINGDAO: As the eastern shore of Jiaozhou Bay approaches full development - with little land available for further construction - Qingdao city planners "are mapping out a plan to build a new district center around the bay over the next 20 years," Xia Geng, mayor of Qingdao, said in a government work report in January.

Olympics a new engine driving city construction

"Building the Olympic venue has become a new engine for accelerating city construction in Qingdao," Zhang Jun, deputy director of Qingdao Municipal Construction Committee, told China Daily. "And it is sure to leave behind permanent cultural heritage for the city."

Real estate boom brings big names

QINGDAO: The Olympic Games will make Qingdao an internationally known sailing center, but it is already also well known to property developers as a locale offering big opportunities .

Global games help local renewal

Qingdao is setting world standards for hi-tech and eco-friendly facilities at its Olympic Sailing Center, but many of its residents are seeing local, not global, benefits.

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Nadal books rubber match with Tsonga

INDIAN WELLS, California: Defending champion Rafael Nadal swept aside US youngster Donald Young and booked a rematch with Aussie Open foe Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the Indian Wells ATP Masters Series on Monday.

Cassell lifts Celtics to comeback win over Spurs

NEW YORK: The Boston Celtics rallied from a 22-point first-half deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 93-91 in San Antonio on Monday.

If Wizards' Arenas returns, he'll be an 'assist man'

WASHINGTON: Injured Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is hoping to return to the lineup this season but has been told by doctors his mobility would not return before next year.

Owen equalizer gives Newcastle breathing space

BIRMINGHAM, England: Michael Owen's second-half goal allayed Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan's relegation fears in securing a 1-1 Premiership draw at Birmingham on Monday night.

Olympic champion Klochkova out in heats

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands: Double Olympic champion Yana Klochkova failed to make the final of the women's 400m individual medley at the European Swimming Championships yesterday.

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