Large amount of text and pictorial info to be available

2011-08-02 09:41

In order to ensure the prompt transfer of games information and to create a convenient writing environment for the journalists, the Universiade news service team is now working diligently to turn these into reality.

Universiade torch relay to kick off on August 7th and 11th

2011-08-02 09:39

The Universiade Citywide Torch Relay will be held respectively on August 7th and August 11th in Shenzhen.

Chinese Universiade delegation set up

2011-08-01 16:54

The roster of the Chinese delegation to the Shenzhen Universiade was completed on Monday, the Nanfang Daily reported.

Special traffic lanes for the games

2011-08-01 16:51

Thirteen lanes will be set aside specially for the use of the Universiade from Aug 4, deputy head of the Shenzhen traffic police station said in a news conference on Sunday, the Shenzhen Special Zone Daily reported Monday.

Venue embraces state-of-the-art technology

2011-08-01 16:38

Built in April, steel framed and covered by transparent glass, the crystal-shaped Universiade Center in Longgang district of Shenzhen features modern insulation technologies, the Shenzhen Special Zone Daily reported Monday.

Universiade interpreters ready to help in 7 languages

2011-08-01 16:35

The Shenzhen Universiade has recruited 478 voluntary interpreters, the Shenzhen Special Zone Daily reported Monday.

Nearly 160,000 Shenzheners volunteer to stop car usage

2011-07-29 11:03

The number of those who have applied to stop car usage during the Universiade period has reached 159,006 as of Thursday.

Universiade to provide photos in large quantities

2011-07-29 11:02

The official photo agency of Shenzhen Universiade, with 156 professional photographers, will provide a photo service via an online platform during the Universiade period.

Universiade torch relay parade to start

2011-07-29 09:51

Floats, roller skating and a horse parade will be staged on Binhai Boulevard on Aug. 7 and 11 when torch relays are conducted in the city.

Men's basketball team aims high at Universiade

2011-07-28 16:19

The Chinese men's basketball team is hosting in the Shenzhen Universiade, and eyes a breakthrough. It will be held from Aug. 12 to 23.

About Shenzhen

Shenzhen is located at the southern tip of the Chinese mainland on the eastern bank of the mouth of the Pearl River and neighbors Hong Kong.

The brainchild of Deng Xiaoping, the country's first special economic zone was established here by the Chinese Government in 1980. It has been a touchstone for China's reform and opening-up policy since then.