Yushan cues up for global elite

Apart from being known as a picturesque tourist resort, Yushan, a county in Shangrao, Jiangxi province, has recently gained renown as a center of snooker.

Following the success of its first two editions, the Yushan Snooker World Open will again showcase a star-studded cast competing for a winner's check of 150,000 pounds ($196,000).

China's Ding Junhui faces a stern test to retain his title at the Aug 6-12 event, with many of the game's elite standing in his way - including world champions Mark Selby, Neil Robertson and Mark Williams.