Olympic Champions Visit Hong Kong

The 63 Chinese Olympic gold medalists will arrive at Hong Kong this morning (August 29) for a 3-day visit to celebrate their Olympic victory with locals. These champions, who are currently the most popular role models, will attend public events and give performances with local super stars.

Paralympic Flame to Relay in SZ

The Beijing Paralympic flame will start its relay in Shenzhen tomorrow (August 30), the first destination of the "Modern China" route and the only relay city in Guangdong. The "Modern China" route, running through Shenzhen, Wuhan, Shanghai, Qingdao and Dalian, will showcase the country's achievements in its recent drive for modernization.

Guangzhou Expo to Kick off Next Week

The 2008 Guangzhou Fair will open between September 5 to 8 at Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center. Exhibitions will include agricultural products, food, comic and games, city public transport and medic-care facilities. Strict security checks will be conducted at the venue and cigarette lighters and liquids will be prohibited. Each entrance ticket costs 10 yuan, the same price as the last session.

Foreigners Involved in Traffic Accident Face New Rules

Police may prohibit foreigners involved in traffic accidents from leaving the country until the cases are settled. The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said on Wednesday (August 27) this new authority has been added to the Provisions on the Procedures for Handling Traffic Accidents, and will take effect in January.