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From 12 to 23 August Shenzhen proudly hosts the Shenzhen Universiade 2011. The Universiade is a major multi-sport event organised for university athletes from around the world by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). The name is a combination of the words “University” and “olympiad”.

The colorful Shenzhen Universiade 2011 ‘Happy U’ emblem aims to convey the message that the Universiade is a carnival gathering for university students from around the world. The mascot, “UU”, is a smiling face developed from the Happy U designed to embody the great vitality and uplifting spirit typical of the young people competing in the games. The slogan, “Start Here”, demonstrates the Universiade’s focus on innovation.

The hosting of the Universiade has benefited more than 10 million Shenzhen residents through infrastructure upgrades, for example the opening of new Shenzhen Metro lines, and other urban improvements throughout the city.

To find out more about this great event visit:

• Official Website of the Shenzhen Universiade 2011
• CNTV Shenzhen Universiade 2011 Special Feature
• China Daily Shenzhen Universiade 2011 Special Feature
• Shenzhen Daily “Universiade News” English edition

Hangzhou’s famous West Lake gained World Heritage listing at a UNESCO meeting in Paris. Find out more in the CNTV News story West Lake Cultural Landscape inscribed on World Heritage List.

A large Western Han Dynasty royal tomb has been discovered recently in Heze City of Shandong Province. Archeologists have concluded that there is a good chance that the tomb belongs to one of the princes in the Western Han Dynasty living some 2000 years ago. Find out more in the CNTV Culture Express Story Ancient royal tomb discovered in Shandong, China.

On 1 July 2011 China celebrated the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). To learn more about this historic event and CPC achievements, milestones, heroes and more see:

• The CNTV Special Feature 90 Years of Glory – Celebrating 90th Anniversary of the Founding of CPC
• The China Daily Special Feature 90th anniversary of Communist Party of China 1921-2011
• The new online CPC Encyclopedia

If you are using the resources from this website to Visit Shenzhen you can also learn about Shenzhen’s revolutionary history.

Duanwu Festival, also known as Dragon Boat Festival, is an eastern and south-eastern Asian festival involving Dragon Boat races, special foods, and other traditions – find out more in the CNTV Special Feature Chinese Dragon Boat Festival.