660 Torch Bearers to be selected for Asian Para Games
The Guangzhou Asian Para Games Organising Committee (GAPGOC) launched a selection campaign for torchbearers yesterday (September 1).The Torch Relay of the 2010 Asian Para Games will take place in Guangzhou from December 3 to 11.
Yang Wu, the Director of the Torch Relay Operations Centre revealed the detailed plan at a press conference yesterday:
"The flame will be lit on the sightseeing platform of the new Guangzhou TV Tower on December 3rd, the International Day for People with Disabilities, and displayed at different public places from December 4 to 9. The Torch Relay will be held in the Guangzhou Science City and Asian Games Town on December 10 and 11."

660 torch-bearers will be selected and people with disabilities should make up no less than 20% of them. Sun Huimin, a successful disabled entrepreneur, believes the torch relay is a way to demonstrate disabled people¡¯s strong spirit:
"during the relay we might highlight the torch bearers¡¯ unusual stories, so that more people can learn about their perseverance and courage in confronting difficulty. "

National Development will completed 4 trillion Yuan investment in 2 years
China will strive to complete a series of projects that involve 4 trillion Yuan by the end of this year, the National Development and Reform Commission said yesterday (1st). These projects were initially set to be completed in 2 years time.

Chinese National Men's Basketball Lost to Russia, No Hope of Making into Next Round
The Chinese National Men's Basketball team yesterday (1st) lost to Russia 80-89 at their fourth appearance at the FIBA World Championship in Turkey. One day earlier they were also defeated by Puerto Rico. The national team has one more game to play against but with no hope of making it into the next round.