Liuxiang to Defend His Olympic Title

The highly-anticipated 110-meter hurdles preliminary to be held at 11:50 this morning. Chinese athlete Liu Xiang will be participating to defend his Olympic title. More from our reporter Zhu Yuzi. Chinese are looking forward to the competition.

"As a Chinese, we have strong faith in Liuxiang, he will be the champion of this contest."

"Liu Xiang is the best."

But the audiences look at the match with a rational attitude.

A volunteer working in the bird's nest, the national stadium of the games.

"The competition is more than the competition level. It is a competition of mental attitude. We will cheer for Liu Xiang, and the victory will belong to us."

Conference on Post Olympic Economy

A news conference regarding the Chinese economic development forecast during the post Beijing Olympics period was held yesterday in Beijing. Experts from various governmental departments including the National Development and Reform Commission discussed future projection on the stock market and the real estate.

Starting yesterday foreigners who cross the road without following the traffic regulations might get caught and be fined. The move was co-initiated by Guangzhou traffic policemen and Guangzhou Exit and Entry Administration. Three road sections, including Xiaobei crossing, Xiatang crossing and Xiaobeijiaochang crossing, are the focuses of the supervision.