Tag Archives: Liu Xiang

Was Liu Xiang’s Olympic flop all a set-up?

Posted on 2012-08-23 by Barry van Wyk

The front page of the Oriental Guardian (东方卫报) today speculates on the conspiracy theories surrounding hurdler Liu Xiang’s Olympic race. At 17:47 on 7 August, countless Chinese people collectively cried out in anguish when Liu Xiang fell on the first hurdle of … Continue reading →

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Beijing in my memory, London in my eyes

Posted on 2012-08-17 by Julien Leyre

This is the 1510 Digest, a weekly roundup of recent essays and articles published in Chinese on My1510.cn, with links to translations on the Marco Polo Project. This week’s digest proposes to look back at the London Olympics and the commentaries they … Continue reading →

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At 13.09 seconds, Liu Xiang returns as the king

Posted on 2010-11-25 by Alice Xin Liu

Today’s papers are splashed with Liu Xiang’s victory － and third gold medal － yesterday at the Asian Games. The athlete had limped out of the 2008 Olympics and was heralded a champion and a king after he successfully beat his opponents with the Asian Games record of 13.09 seconds.

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New Express readers to vote for “Eight Sights” of Guangzhou

Posted on 2010-11-23 by Alice Xin Liu

The New Express, based in Guangzhou, announces that its competition for the new “Eight Sights” of Guangzhou, launched to coincide with the Asian Games, is near completion.

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Liu Xiang is chased by reporters

Posted on 2010-03-04 by Alice Xin Liu

Today’s Information Times runs a widely distributed picture of Liu Xiang, the 118m hurdler, who was being chased by reporters during the start of the CPPCC.

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Victorious Liu Xiang hams it up

Posted on 2009-10-26 by Joel Martinsen

Quirky photos of the champion hurdler, who picked up another gold at the National Games.

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Liu Xiang’s comeback, brought to you by Amway

Posted on 2009-09-21 by Joel Martinsen

Liu Xiang’s return to running makes the front pages. An Amway ad for Nutrilite featuring the hurdler accompanies him.

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Changchun claims endurance karaoke title

Posted on 2009-03-11 by Eric Mu

A fisheries patrol ship recently acquired by China Fishery Administration departed Guangzhou port yesterday heading for the South China Sea.

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Yao Ming shares a Coke with Liu Xiang

Posted on 2009-01-05 by Joel Martinsen

For the New Year, Yao Ming stops by Liu Xiang’s place to see how his recovery is progressing. Coca-Cola features prominently in this video broadcast on CCTV-News. Soft ad? Lots of people think so.

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492 meter Shanghai skyscraper opens to public on Saturday

Posted on 2008-08-27 by Eric Mu

Shanghai Morning Post (新闻晨报): 492 meter Shanghai skyscraper opens to public on Saturday

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