ON June 26, 2008, Shenzhen Summer Universiade officially released its slogan “Start Here.”

    The final decision was made based on two proposals — one by He Zhi’an (we start here) and the other by Tan Xiaohui (let’s start here) — out of more than 16,000 proposals received since Oct. 18, 2007.

    Experts believe that “Start Here” can be applied extensively and demonstrates the Universiade’s focus on innovation.

    It also demonstrates the city’s value as a pioneer in China’s globalization and its important role in the country’s reform and opening up.

    In addition, “Start Here” expresses the city’s high hope in using Universiade to promote friendship among youth from all around the world. (SD-Agencies)