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.

Free culture exhibitions during Universiade

2011-07-28 16:17

People in Shenzhen of Guangdong province will enjoy free art performances as well as culture exhibitions during the Shenzhen Universiade period.

'U' passages speed up customs clearance

2011-07-28 14:39

During the Universiade, the Shenzhen Border Protection will reserve "U" passages for distinguished guests at ports. Four passages will be opened respectively at Huang Gang Port and Shenzhen Bay Port, another two at the Airport Entry Port. The "U" passages named after the Shenzhen Universiade emblem "Happy U" will be available for use from July 26th.

$78m fuel consumption cut for Universiade

2011-07-27 11:28

Aiming at a 30 percent drop in traffic flow as a result of a freewill traffic plan promoting green commuting during the Shenzhen Universiade, the city is expected to cut fuel costs by 500 million yuan ($78 million) with 51,000 tons of oil consumption saved.

SZ minimum wage highest in the nation

2011-07-27 10:12

Shenzhen tops major Chinese cities for the minimum wage standard, a Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security news conference was told Monday, July 25.

A letter addressed to volunteers in Universiade Shenzhen 2011

2011-07-25 17:37

A letter addressed to volunteers in Universiade Shenzhen 2011: You make the city more beautiful.

Universiade holidays declared

2011-07-22 13:39

Public holidays were declared for Aug. 12 and 23, the opening and closing dates of the Universiade in Shenzhen, a press conference was told July 22.

Shenzhen lifts license plate ban before Universiade

2011-07-17 11:55

Shenzhen government withdrew its original even-odd license plate plan for the 26th World University Games in the last minute.

'Universiade Torch Low Carbon China Tour' press conference

2011-07-15 10:29

On the morning of July 14th, 2011, the "Universiade Torch Low Carbon China Tour" press conference was held at the Universiade Bureau.

Items banned at Universiade venues

2011-07-15 10:17

Athorities had banned 13 categories of items from Universiade venues during the Games for safety concerns, according to an official announcement Wednesday.