This Day, That Year

Editor's Note: This year marks the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up policy.

Since the Special Olympics China was founded on June 17, 1985, six national Olympic Games have been held across the country.

In October 2007, Shanghai held the Special Olympics World Summer Games, becoming the first city in Asia to host the event. More than 7,500 intellectually challenged athletes from home and abroad participated.