China’s Liu Xiang (L) prepares prior to the first round competition of men’s 110m hurdles at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird’s Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008. The defending champion Liu Xiang dropped out after getting injury. (Xinhua/Li Ga) China’s Liu Xiang kneels down while […]

THE city government will soon introduce a series of preferential policies to attract professionals to work in Shenzhen. Subsidies for housing and entrepreneurship are among the new incentives the government is offering to lure both domestic and international professionals here, according to yesterday’s Chinese-language newspapers. The incentives are expected to introduce experienced professionals in a […]

The second link between Yantian District and urban Shenzhen opens Friday. Gan Yuefei Han Ximin GRANDMA Li Demei, a retired worker who lives with her son at Meilinyichun housing estate in Futian District, was excited Thursday when she had the chance to ride the new Liantang-Yantian freeway, the second link between eastern Yantian District and […]

    Spanish goalie Iker Casillas saves a penalty kicked by Italy’s Antonio Di Natale, unseen, during the penalty shootout of the quarterfinal match between Spain and Italy in Vienna, Austria, on Sunday.SD-Agencies “It was about time we won one, we deserve it,” said Casillas, who saved from Daniele De Rossi and Antonio Di Natale. “Losing […]

Jane Lai, Ren Xianbo AN exhibition of more than 300 photos chronicling Shenzhen’s changes during the period of opening up was held at the Citizens’ Center yesterday to celebrate the 28th anniversary of the city’s foundation. “Shenzhen was nothing more than a small fishing village 28 years ago but it has now grown to be […]

 New York Yankees batter Jason Giambi (C) celebrates with runner Alex Rodriguez (13) after passing Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Johjima (R) at home plate after he hit a three-run home run in the second inning of their American League MLB baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, May 24, 2008.(Xinhua/Reuters File Photo) “A-Rod’s (Rodriguez) […]

China’s Liu Xiang looks on prior to the first round competition of men’s 110m hurdles at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird’s Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008. The defending champion Liu Xiang dropped out after getting injury. (Xinhua/Li Ga) Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang didn’t make it […]

 Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (L) looks to shoot around Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant in the second quarter during Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball championship in Los Angeles, June 15, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)  

VICE-PRESIDENTS Hassan CHIKH (ALG) Born on April 28th, 1954. Education Graduated from the National Institute of Sports and the faculty of psychology and Education of Algiers. Career High civil servant working close to the minister at the Ministry of Youth and Sports and Higher Education and Scientific Research, especially in the field of school and […]

 Mario Ancic of Croatia reacts during his quarterfinal match of the men’s singles against Roger Federer of Switzerland at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, capital of Britain, on July 2, 2008. Ancic lost 0-3 (1-6, 5-7,4-6). (Xinhua/Xie Xiudong)