China unveils delegation to Athens Olympiad

China announces its delegation to the 28th Olympic Games in Athens July 20, 2004. The delegation has 633 members, including 407 athletes. Yuan Weimin, president of the Chinese Olympic Committee, will head this big delegation, and Li Furong is the deputy head of the delegation.

Kuwait beats UAE 3-1

Subait Khater Fayel Khamis al Jenaibi Al Jenaibi Al Mekhaini (2nd R) from United Arab Emirates shoots during a group match against Kuwait in Asian Cup 2004 in Jinan, capital of east China's Shandong Province, July 19, 2004. Kuwait won the match 3-1.

Jordan force South Korea to goalless draw in Asian Cup

Lee Dong Gook (Below) from South Korea struggles for the ball with Rateb Mahmound Abdallah Alawadat from Jordan during a group match of Asian Cup 2004 in Jinan, capital of east China's Shandong Province, July 19, 2004. The match ended in null.

"Splendid China" photo exhibition opens in Cairo

Two Egyptians have a close look at pictures about China in Cairo, Egypt, July 18, 2004. A photo exhibition entitled Splendid China opened here on Sunday, informing Egyptian visitors the beautiful scenery and versatile social life in contemporary China.

Velappan visits press center of Asian Cup in Jinan

Peter Velappan (R), secretary-general of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), visits the press center of Asian Cup in Jinan, capital of east China's Shandong Province, July 19, 2004. The first round match in Jinan kicked off on the evening July 19.

Manchester United FC opens football school in HK

Eric Cantona, former player of Manchester United, speaks at a press conference during the opening of the first football school by Manchester United in Hong Kong, south China, July 19, 2004. The school will train 1,000 young football players at the ages of eight to 15 from October 2004 to March 2005.

HP digital camera put into Chinese market

Models present HP Photosmart R707 digital cameras in Beijing July 19, 2004. HP announced on Monday that it officially put HP Photosmart R707 digital camera into the Chinese market during the day. With 5.1 million pixel and 24x zoom, the camera is made with stainless steel.

Gulin, a city with best environmental quality

Photo taken on July 16, 2004 shows a view of the Shanhu Lake in Guilin, a tourist resort in southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. According to a report issued on July 13 by the State Environment Protection Administration, Guilin is one of the five Chinese cities with best environmental quality in 2003.

Lion and tiger fight

A lion slaps on the face of a tiger as they fight for the control of a pool at a zoo in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu province July 18, 2004. The lion finally occupied the cool water of the pool in the summer heat wave after it defeated its challenger in two minutes.