Sony unveils new Cyber-shot models

Sony China Ltd. held an introduction conference on Nov. 2 for four new modes of Sony Cyber-shot for the autumn and winter of 2005. Sony's big shot this time includes the year's most characteristic DSC-R1, DSC-N1, DSC-T9 and DSC-M2.

Chinese gymnasts dominate the East Asian Games

Xiao Qin of China competes in the pommel horse final of the men's gymnastics at the 4th East Asian Games in Macao, south China, Nov. 2, 2005. Xiao won the gold medal of the event Nov. 2.

Largest Yuan Dynasty ship excavated in Penglai

The Shandong cultural heritage archeological institute announced on November 2 in Penglai that the No.2 ancient ship among the three Yuan and Qing Dynasty ships excavated at an ancient harbor in Penglai is 22.5 meters long. It has a lengthen of 35 meters after being reconstructed, which makes it the largest battleship of its time among those discovered. The photo shows excavation personnel measuring the No.2 ship.

BOCOG launches licensing program

Models present Beijing 2008 Olympic Games licensing costumes during the press conference while the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG) announces the officially launch for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games licensing program in Beijing, Nov. 2, 2005.

East Asian Games champion album, Nov. 2 (II)

Yu Chaohong of China waves during the awarding ceremony for the men's 20km walk at the 4th East Asian Games in Macao, south China, Nov. 2, 2005. Yu won the gold medal of the event in 1 hour 23 minutes 51 seconds Nov. 2.

East Asian Games champion album, Nov. 2 (I)

Liu Qing of China shows her gold medal after the awarding ceremony for the women's 800m race final at the 4th East Asian Games in Macao, south China, Nov. 2, 2005. Liu won the gold medal of the event in 2:00.11 Nov. 2.

Drill against bird flu conducted in Hunan

Health workers in Yongzhou city, Central China's Hunan Province, bury dead chickens "killed by bird flu" in a drill Wednesday November 2, 2005 to test their emergency response ability. A bird flu outbreak was reported in the province's Xiangtan city last month. It was immediately brought under control.

China steps up poultry vaccination

A staff member of Changchun Homing Pigeon Association vaccinates a homing pigeon to resist the infection of bird flu in Changchun, capital city of northeast China's Jilin Province, Nov. 2, 2005. Poultry in Changchun had already been vaccinated and the birdhouses were disinfected from Sept. 20 to Oct. 10.

Police training in Zhengzhou

An armed police officer takes part in a landing training session in Zhengzhou, Central China's Henan Province Wednesday November 2, 2005. His team, composed of 500 members, is tasked with dealing with terror, violence or other emergencies.

Liu Xiang wins men's 110m hurdles

Liu Xiang, Chinese gold medalist at the 2004 Athens Olympics, gestures during the awarding ceremony for the men's 110m hurdles final of the 4th East Asian Games at the Macao Stadium in Macao, south China, Nov. 2, 2005. Liu won the gold medal of the event in 13.21 seconds Nov. 2.