GUANGZHOU, China, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The next edition of the Royal Trophy will be held from 20 to 22 December 2013 at Dragon Lake Golf Club in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province in the People's Republic of China.

Major winner Y.E. Yang played a critical role in the emotional Asian victory at the sixth edition of the Royal Trophy

"We are very pleased to announce that the next edition of the Royal Trophy will be held at Dragon Lake Golf Club in China. The previous edition of the competition was an enormous success with the Asian Team producing a tremendous recovery and the two continents being engaged in a dramatic play-off. The hosting of the seventh edition of the Royal Trophy in China is very significant," stated Royal Trophy Co-Managing Director Ivan Ballesteros.

In the previous edition of the Royal Trophy, played in the Sultanate of Brunei, the Asian Team secured its second victory in the history of the competition, but only by a narrow margin of 9-8 following the Korean pair of Y.E. Yang and K.T. Kim prevailing over European Ryder Cup stars Nicolas Colsaerts and Francesco Molinari in a monumental 18th hole play-off. The Naomichi 'Joe' Ozaki-captained Asians trailed the Europeans all three days of matches but secured the dramatic win when K.T. Kim converted a nerve-wracking 18-foot putt which brought the Europeans to their knees.

"The first hosting of the Royal Trophy in China is a historic event. The Royal Trophy Players' Committee is looking forward to a magnificent competition between Europe and Asia and a great showcase of continental team match-play golf," said Royal Trophy Players' Committee Member and six-time Major winner Sir Nick Faldo.

"We are delighted with the selection of Dragon Lake Golf Club as the Host Venue for the seventh edition of the Royal Trophy. The Royal Trophy is a fantastic Event and we are very excited to host the very first edition of the Matches played in China. Our Asian Games Golf Course will be presented in ultimate condition and we are looking forward to hosting this outstanding series of matches in Guangzhou," stated Fei Fang, Board Director of Guangzhou Dragon Lake Golf Club.

"We certainly expect an Asian Team highly determined to retain stewardship of the Royal Trophy and a European side fully committed to regain the title. It promises to be a truly historic occasion for golf and for Asian sport," commented Royal Trophy Co-Managing Director Lincoln Venancio.

The seventh edition of the Royal Trophy -- Europe vs Asia Golf Championship will be held at Dragon Lake Golf Club in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province in the People's Republic of China on 20-22 December 2013. The continents will compete in a series of 16 foursomes, four-ball and singles matches. The Royal Trophy Players' Committee is comprised of Sir Nick Faldo, Ian Woosnam OBE, Jose Maria Olazabal, Paul McGinley, Isao Aoki, Naomichi 'Joe' Ozaki and Jeev Milkha Singh.

For further information, please contact:

Doris Chang
Entertainment Group (Asia) Limited
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Fax: (852)-2838-8593
Email: doris@eg-rt.com
Website: www.TheRoyalTrophy.com

Malaysia hosts the world's premiere mixed team badminton championship Sudirman Cup 2013 after years of touring in Europe and China.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in Malaysia, throngs of badminton fans come together to witness the aerodynamic shuttle spins among top players as they battle to emerge champions at the Sudirman Cup 2013 in Putra Stadium from 19-26 May.

This is the first time Malaysia is hosting the prestigious badminton championship and this edition marks its return to Southeast Asia after years of touring in Europe and China.

The highly acclaimed Sudirman Cup 2013 is organised by Badminton Association of Malaysia and supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Malaysia.

The event is also supported by the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) who has been instrumental in winning the bid to host the event right here in the shores of Malaysia. The Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) is a non-profit organisation that serves as a one-stop centre to assist meeting and event planners to bid and stage regional and international events. As a measure to further develop the international major events industry, its International Events Unit (IEU) particularly focuses on identifying and supporting major event bids on sports, arts, lifestyle and entertainment events.

The Sudirman Cup 2013 is expected to welcome an average of 40 teams from 40 countries and more than 450 international participants.

Tony Nagamaiah, General Manager of International Events Unit (IEU), Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), said, "We were excited when Kuala Lumpur won the bid to host the Sudirman Cup 2013. This is indeed a historic moment for the badminton fans in Malaysia as previously the Sudirman Cup was hosted in countries like Denmark, England, Switzerland, Scotland, Spain, Netherlands and China. Badminton fans from China, India, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, Australia, India, Myanmar and Vietnam are expected to make their way to Kuala Lumpur for the match."

He added, "Malaysia is increasingly recognised as a destination of choice for such major sporting events with the availability of world-class airports, venues, facilities and not to mention the warm, hospitable yet passionate spirit of Malaysians. With years of hosting major events, Malaysia has certainly caught the world's attention."

"We are constantly looking for avenues to drive tourism into the country to support the Ministry of Tourism and Tourism Malaysia's promotional campaign of Visit Malaysia Year 2014. Last year, Malaysia managed to attract RM916million in tourism spend from tourists visiting Malaysia for major events and with our support of Sudirman Cup 2013, we hope to attract even more this year," Tony concluded.

Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau's International Events Unit (IEU) is a division of Malaysia's Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Malaysia that aims to successfully attract, stage and sustain major events in Malaysia. It focuses on identifying and supporting international event bids for sports, arts, lifestyle and entertainment events. Coupled with Malaysia's right blend of infrastructure, capabilities and elements that are truly Asia, IEU is passionate about bringing internationally acclaimed major events into the country for the enjoyment of Malaysians and foreigners alike.

About Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)

Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) was established in 2009 by Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia to further strengthen Malaysia's business tourism brand and position for the international meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) market. A non-profit organisation, Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) serves as a one-stop centre to assist meeting and event planners to bid for and stage regional and international business tourism events in Malaysia and act as a conduit for national product development.

As a measure to further develop the international events industry, Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) launched a specialist unit called the International Events Unit (IEU) which focuses on identifying and supporting international event bids, including sports, arts, entertainment and lifestyle events. It also aims to develop home grown and home hosted events to international status. Events supported in 2012 include the Autobacs Super GT 2012 Series, Shrek the Musical, Future Music Festival Asia, MTV World Stage, World Cup Asia, and Jennifer Lopez Live in Concert. In 2013, Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) is supporting a series of events, including the Future Music Festival Asia 2013, BMW Malaysian Open 2013, Asia Harley Days and Kids Golf World Championship 2013.

For more information on Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), please visit http://myceb.com.my or http://internationalevents.my for upcoming major events.

LONDON, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- James Cracknell, double Olympic Gold medallist and Atlantic rower, rowed to launch the 2013 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, alongside members of the 23 international teams who will row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic. Teams leave La Gomera on December 2nd 2013 and are hoping to arrive 40-50 days later in Antigua. The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge is the world’s toughest rowing race.

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-- Chery+ Sports Journey Malaysia opens

WUHU, China, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Chery+ Culture Journey went through 2012 with Chery's customers worldwide. This year, Chery will take Chery+ Sports Journey to release its energy through thrilling sports events and to provoke heated discussions among customers, thus making them resonate with the concept of "Wonderful Time, Wonderful Chery".

Sudirman Cup Malaysia is the first stop. You can sign up for Chery's cheering squad for the event. If you cannot watch it on the spot, just visit Chery's 2013 Sudirman interactive website for an interaction not inferior to site watching.

If you want to follow the event, support players, bring your creativity into play and challenge your agility, Chery's 2013 Sudirman interactive website can satisfy your demands. We will keep you updated on the event from the perspective of Chery so that you can vote and leave messages for your favorite countries and players in support of them! The creative T-shirt production feature can activate your design cells, just ask your friends to vote for your design; do not doubt that it will truly reach you in kind. Also, we offer a customized badminton game that has baffled many masters to experience the joy of badminton online. Do you dare to take up the challenge?

You can feel the dynamism, vigor and perseverance of Chery shared with Sudirman through online and offline activities. Over the years since entering the Malaysian market, Chery has kept transcending itself and growing step by step. Now we hope to convey the spirit to all via Chery+ Sports Journey! Please visit www.cheryplus.com/2013Sudirman/.

PARIS, May 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Seven times French Open winner Rafa Nadal challenged 100 of his fans to play against him at a Paris tennis club five minutes away from the famous clay courts of the Roland Garros tournament.

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However the challenge was not at tennis, but rather an online poker tournament which was free to enter and played using mobile phones and tablets on the PokerStars mobile app.

Known globally for his fierce competitive spirit, the 26-year-old Spanish superstar has been learning and playing poker on PokerStars over the past 12 months and finds it a good way to keep mentally alert and remain in the competitive mind set during his down time between tennis tournaments. 

"It's no secret that I love the competition, and that's what I like about the game of poker. It's a game of skill that requires mental strength and the ability to out think your opponents and in that way it is very similar to tennis." Nadal said. "As I'm in Paris for the Roland Garros tournament, I wanted to be able to have some fun with my fans, and a poker tournament seemed like a great way to do that."

Nadal has been improving his game with the help of his poker coach Alfonso Cardalda who said: "Rafa's competitive nature means that he needs new challenges and wants to learn new skills, all the time. Taking on his fans in a friendly poker tournament such as this allows him to put into practice the key lessons I have been giving him based on mathematics, discipline and psychology."

About PokerStars

PokerStars operates the world's most popular online poker sites, serving a global poker community of more than 50 million registered members. Since it launched in 2001, PokerStars has become the first choice of the world's top players, with more daily tournaments than anywhere else and with the best security online. More than 95 billion hands have been dealt on PokerStars.com, which is more than any other site.

PokerStars.com and PokerStars.eu operate globally under licenses from the Isle of Man and Malta governments, respectively. PokerStars also holds separate government licenses in Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Italy, Spain and Germany.

Milestone tournament expected to generate more than RM40 million for national economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia Major Events played an integral part in securing the bid to host the World Table Tennis Championships 2016 in Kuala Lumpur from 28th February to 6th March 2016.

This is indeed a significant step in increasing Malaysia's profile as an avenue for major sporting events and in elevating the sport nationally to greater heights by uniting table tennis enthusiasts in one global arena.

The successful bid was a collaborative effort between the public and private sectors: Malaysia Major Events, Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia and Table Tennis Association of Malaysia.

Tony Nagamaiah, general manager of Malaysia Major Events said, "Malaysia Major Events saw the potential of hosting the World Table Tennis Championship 2016 in Malaysia as both economically and socially beneficial to the nation. We were there from start to finish in securing the event, which gives us the confidence to bid for more events similar to the World Table Tennis Championships in the near future."

As a strategic events destination, Malaysia will proudly host the said Championships which will be organised by the Table Tennis Association of Malaysia and supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia and Malaysia Major Events. The much-anticipated event is expected to attract 7,500 foreign spectators and 700 foreign participants -- generating an expected economic impact of more than RM40 million to Malaysia.

Malaysia is increasingly recognised as a destination of choice for such major sporting events, with the availability of world-class airports, venues, facilities and not to mention the warm Malaysian hospitality. With years of hosting major events, Malaysia has certainly caught the world's attention.

Malaysia Major Events is constantly looking for avenues to drive tourism into the country to support the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia and Tourism Malaysia's promotional campaign of Visit Malaysia Year 2014. Last year, Malaysia managed to attract RM916million in tourism spend from tourists visiting Malaysia for major events and with the support of World Table Tennis Championships 2016, hopes to attract more in the coming years.

The World Table Tennis Championships features men's and women's team events and is held every two years since its first competition in 2000. Meanwhile, the 2018 Championships have been slated to take place in Halmstad, Sweden.

For more information, please visit www.mymajorevents.com.my.

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• Legendary DHL Rugby Ambassadors from the UK and Hong Kong to encourage young talent with local students in support of GoTeach
• DHL chosen as naming rights partner for the 2013 British & Irish Tour to Australia as part of its global support for rugby

HONG KONG, May 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DHL, the world's leading logistics company, today announced it will be supporting the much anticipated British & Irish Tour to Australia 2013 this summer when it kicks off in Hong Kong on 1 June. The match marks the first time the Lions will play in Hong Kong's history.

The DHL Australia 2013 Lions Tour complements the company's global support of rugby, which is as international as its network extending to local rugby teams in countries such as Kenya, South Africa and Fiji. DHL also successfully delivered rugby to the world in 2011 as the Official Logistics Partner of the Rugby World Cup 2011, title sponsor of the DHL Hong Kong 2010 Bledisloe Cup and was a partner of the 2005 DHL Lions Series of New Zealand.

"As a city with a rich association with rugby, DHL is excited to welcome the Lions to Hong Kong as part of the DHL Australia 2013 Lions Tour. As a sport played all over the world that celebrates speed and dedication, rugby is the perfect fit for us as a global brand. We're proud to continue our long association with the sport and look forward to delivering this exciting event to Hong Kong," said Ken Lee, Head of Commercial, Asia Pacific and Managing Director, Hong Kong and Macau.

DHL will also offer a group of 90 local students, aged five to six from three Po Leung Kuk Kindergartens, a chance to meet some renowned rugby heroes ahead of the match. Three DHL Rugby Ambassadors, Hong Kong-born Rowan Varty of the Barbarians and Lions legends Mike Teague and Peter Winterbottom, will play games of rugby with the children from low-income families to help them learn more about the game on 31 May at the Hong Kong Football Club. The event supports the company's GoTeach program by encouraging educational opportunities for young people. It follows DHL's longstanding promotion of youth rugby in the territory, including past support for local mini rugby events.

"I am very pleased that we have been able to partner with DHL as the major naming rights partner of the DHL Australia 2013 Lions Tour. We have heard a lot about the passion and energy Hong Kong has for rugby and we look forward to meeting local students to help share some of our tips and experiences. This iconic event is always a major occasion for fans and this tour promises to be no different," said rugby legend Mike Teague, DHL Ambassador for the Hong Kong match. 

The tour begins on Saturday, 1June when the Lions face the Barbarians at Hong Kong Stadium in their second-ever match-up. The Lions play 9 matches in total, with the remainder taking place across Australia, including three test matches against the Qantas Wallabies.

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DHL - The Logistics company for the world

DHL is the global market leader in the logistics industry and "The Logistics company for the world". DHL commits its expertise in international express, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation, contract logistics and international mail services to its customers. A global network composed of more than 220 countries and territories and about 285,000 employees worldwide offers customers superior service quality and local knowledge to satisfy their supply chain requirements. DHL accepts its social responsibility by supporting environmental protection, disaster management and education.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL. The Group generated revenue of more than 55 billion euros in 2012.

WUHU, China, May 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2013 Sudirman Cup has wound up. Both Malaysia and other teams staged great performances. Players exchanged skills on the court and spectators felt joy and passion from the event. As BWF's strategic partner and exclusive official vehicle supplier for top events, resonating with sharing, exchange and joy, Chery has provided strong support for BWF during the 2013 Sudirman Cup. By integrating the international platform with Chery+ Sports Journey, Chery has better introduced the Chery+ brand to the world.

The 2013 Chery Sudirman Cup Interaction is still underway. During the 2013 Sudirman Cup, the live report column followed the event closely. To date, the site has enjoyed over 10,000 views, nearly 5,000 visitors and an addition of nearly 100 Chery+ members from across the world. The creative T-shirt creation has added brilliance to the Malaysia stop of the Chery+ Sports Journey. The activity is simple but users can bring their creativity into full play. Most importantly, their productions will truly reach them in kind. We have received nearly 200 T-shirt designs and nearly 500 votes so far. The activity is still on, and the users with the most votes will get surprise prizes from Chery.

Despite the conclusion of the 2013 Sudirman Cup, Chery+ Sports Journey is still in full swing. If you want a self-designed T-shirt or challenge online to be a badminton champion, please visit http://www.cheryplus.com/2013Sudirman/.

SHENZHEN, China, May 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2013 International Outdoor Trade Show, which was held in Guangzhou, China from May 10 to May 12, 2013, was dedicated to products and services related to outdoor activities, traveling and tourism including outdoor clothes and shoes, outdoor tools, camping and travel products and so on. China's leading power LED flashlight supplier, XTAR (Hong Kong XTAR Co., Ltd), achieved great success at the show by way of 11 large orders and a $312,000 trade volume.

XTAR Achieved $312,000 from 2013 International Outdoor Trade Show. (PRNewsFoto/XTAR)

"All our efforts were worthwhile! We knew we could do it," Irene Wang, XTAR's sales manager said excitedly. "We love this kind of trade show as it allows us to directly display our products to our customers allowing them to see that our products are really great and competitive. As of May 12, 7 existing customers and 4 new customers have signed contracts totaling $312,000."

For over 6 years, XTAR LED Flashlight has devoted itself to the development of technology and research. Sticking to the principle of "Quality First, Customers Paramount, and Excellent Service", XTAR has established itself as one of the world's leading power LED flashlight and charger suppliers. In 2012, the total volume of imports and exports increased by 13.2%.

XTAR displayed over 30 products to customers at the 2013 International Outdoor Trade Show, including LED flashlights, chargers and batteries, attracting about 2000 existing and new customers -- a 7.1% increase compared with last year.

"We have confidence in our products and our customers. Over the years, we have established stable cooperative relationships with customers from over 40 countries, including the USA, UK, Japan, Germany, France, Norway, and Australia and so on," said Ken Wu, XTAR's marketing manager. "Thanks for all their support! Their support and satisfaction is our motivation to go forward and it encourages us to continually improve our products and services."

As a kind of efficient and clean energy, new energy products have increasingly received recognition from customers. XTAR LED Flashlight is one such company that offers this type of product.

For more information, please visit: XTAR Official Site

About XTAR LED Flashlight

Hong Kong XTAR Co., Ltd, a professional power LED flashlight, charger and battery supplier known around the world, has experienced rapid development and growth in the past 6 years. Currently, XTAR has owned over 20 patents and its products are distributed to more than 40 countries, including the USA, UK, Japan, Germany, France, Norway and Australia and so on. With innovative design and advanced technologies, XTAR keeps providing worldwide customers with various high-quality LED flashlights, chargers as well as batteries.

Contact Information:

Contact Person: Ken Wu
Wholesale enquiries, please contact us at: sales@xtarlight.com.
For general information, please email to: service@xtarlight.com.
Address: Rm813, Moi Art Trading Plaza, No.245 Busha Rd Buji, Longgang District, Shenzhen, China 518112
Tel: (+86)0755-25507076
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BAODING, China, June 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) ("Yingli Green Energy" or the "Company"), the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturer, which markets its products under the brand "Yingli Solar," today announced one of its sponsored teams of 10 junior players from China, together with other talented young football players from all over the world, are striving to win the FC Bayern Youth Cup at the final tournament starting today at FC Bayern's home site Allianz Arena. The 10 Chinese junior players had secured their spot in the team in a series of selection tournaments organized in cooperation with the Chinese Football Association ("CFA"). The team is managed by Dongfeng Yu, one of China's most renowned junior coaches. Furthermore, Yingli Green Energy has increased its involvement in this year's edition of the FC Bayern Youth Cup by also hosting a team of Japanese players aged between 14 and 16 and giving them the chance to travel to Germany and compete in the final tournament. The players come from three prefectures particularly affected by the tsunami in 2011. The other competing nations in the tournament are Austria, Brazil, Germany, Italy, and Russia.

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The Youth Cup is an international charity youth tournament, initiated by FC Bayern Munich and supported by prominent sponsors like Yingli Green Energy, adidas, Audi, and Lufthansa. Every team plays against each of the other teams once in matches of 13 minutes. The team with the highest score wins the tournament. The teams consist of seven outfield players and one goalkeeper.

"The young talents who made it to this event deserve to be here as they have shown us great talent and dedication during the training camps. I like to thank FC Bayern and Yingli Green Energy for granting them the chance to present themselves at this well-respected European event," says Mr. Dongfeng Yu, Manager of the Chinese team.

"I have been involved in the FC Bayern Youth Cup for some time now and I can confirm that I have seen a lot of skilled and talented players in the previous stages. I am proud to be part of this initiative that gives a group of young players from disadvantaged areas the chance to experience football on an international level," adds Mr. Paul Breitner, FC Bayern Munich Brand Ambassador.

"It has been Yingli Green Energy's mission to contribute to a better and more sustainable future right from the beginning. The fact that the FC Bayern Youth Cup initiative gave us the chance to combine this with our passion for football makes our involvement in this extraordinary project the most natural thing in the world for us," says Ms. Judy Tzeng Lee, Director of Global Marketing and Development of Yingli Green Energy.

About Yingli Green Energy

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE), which markets its products under the brand "Yingli Solar," is the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturer. Yingli Green Energy's manufacturing covers the entire photovoltaic value chain, from the production of polysilicon through ingot casting and wafering, to solar cell production and module assembly. Yingli Green Energy currently maintains a balanced vertically integrated production capacity of 2,450 MW per year at its production facilities located in Baoding, Haikou, Tianjin, and Hengshui. Yingli Green Energy distributes its photovoltaic modules to a wide range of markets, including Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, France, South Korea, China, and the United States. Headquartered in Baoding, China, Yingli Green Energy has more than 20 subsidiaries and branch offices worldwide. Yingli Green Energy is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: YGE). For more information, please visit www.yinglisolar.com.

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For further information, please contact:

In China:

Qing Miao
Vice President of Corporate Communications
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited
Tel: +86 312 8929787
E-mail: ir@yinglisolar.com

In the Americas:

Helena Kimball
Head of Marketing
Yingli Green Energy Americas Inc.
Tel: +1-603-5915812
Email: helena.kimball@yingliamericas.com

In Europe:

Rebecca Jarschel
Public Affairs & Public Relations Director
Yingli Green Energy International AG
Tel: +41 (0) 44 567 6151
Email: rebecca.jarschel@yinglisolar.ch

WUHU, China, June 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The 8-day Sudirman Cup has wrapped up, but 2013 Chery Sudirman Cup Interaction is still underway. China claimed the Sudirman Cup title for the fifth time in a row. Meanwhile, Chery has signed for a strategic partnership with the Badminton World Federation (BTF), further boosting Chery's global influence.

Chery not only provided support for the smooth operation of the event, but also delivered an all-inclusive promotional campaign for the event and products. Via the Sudirman-specific website, Chery built a dual communication and interaction platform of brand individuality and customer experience for up-and-coming life-loving consumers, to spread the sports spirit of "transcendence and sharing" to everyone. Through colorful interactions and massive participation, the brand image of "Tech Chery" and the brand connotation of "perseverance, optimism and sharing" have found an echo in the hearts of consumers worldwide.

Sudirman Interaction is merely the opening of Chery+ Sports Trip 2013. Inspired by the passion and dream from sports, Chery will inject passion and energy into consumers throughout the year. As time goes on, the Ukraine and Chile stops will open grandly. Then there will be more interesting activities for you. Please stay focused on http://www.cheryplus.com/sports for updates.

SHANGHAI, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural Kia World Extreme Games (KWEG) kicked off to a fantastic start yesterday, with the final tally of participating US athletes numbering the most among all participating countries, at the widely anticipated extreme games event the KIC Jiangwan Sports Centre, located in Yang Pu District, Shanghai, China.

The prestigious multi-action sports event will take place over four thrilling days from 9 to 12 June, with exclusive LIVE coverage on FOX SPORTS from 10 - 12 June from 4 - 6pm HKT.

Nearly 200 of the world's top action sports athletes from some 30 countries and regions have converged into Shanghai to compete for glory and the prize purse of USD250,000.

The inaugural Kia World Extreme Games is the renewed collaboration between FOX Sports Event Management, part of FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia, News Corporation's international multi-media business and Asia's leading pay-TV network, and title sponsor Kia Motors as part of a new three-year deal that will take Asia's biggest action sports event to world-class status.

Highlights of the event that have thrilled fans and participants alike are the increase of competition categories from three to five, with the latest additions being FMX (Freestyle Motocross) and Speed Climbing. FMX will also showcase some of the world's best riders in gravity-defying stunts in the new 'Step-Up' competition. The remaining three competition categories are BMX Freestyle, Skateboarding and Aggressive In-line Skating.

Part of the stellar list of action sport athletes include familiar names such as skateboarding veteran, Andy MacDonald, and rising star, 2012 X-Games Big Air medalist, 19-year old Nolan Munroe, both from the USA. As for Aggressive In-Line, the ever-popular Yasutoko brothers from Japan have returned to compete. The younger of the Yasutoko brothers, Takeshi Yasutoko will be striving for his seventh consecutive gold medal at the Games. Other names that will set to thrill action sports fans include returning champion of BMX Vert and mini-MegaRamp Vince Byron to defend his crown against returning runner-up Zach Warden.

On Sunday, the KWEG crowned its first champion in the women's speed climbing category, 23-year old Russian Yulina Levochkina. The only women's category in the KWEG, the event was fiercely contested, with strong Asian participation, with climbers from China, Indonesia and Thailand.

However despite the stellar Asian performance, Levochkina edged in front with a winning time of 21.9 seconds, followed by runner up, 25-year old Indonesian Tita Supita, who clocked an impressive time of 23.79 seconds with Russian Anna Tsyganova coming in third.

Levochkina, who was a record-breaker at last year's IFSC World Climbing Championships held in France said, "I'm so unbelievably happy right now, it was a great competition and a tough fight from Tita (runner-up). I'm also happy because I'll be buying a car with the prize money I just won!"

"This has been a great event for me and I hope to return next year to the Games if I have the opportunity to do so."

Sherman Tan, Senior Director of Sales FOX SPORTS Event Management, said, "We're pleased to see such a great response to the Kia World Extreme Games, with so many participating athletes from not only the USA but also from Asia since we started organising the action sports event here in Shanghai."

"This truly reflects the increasing popularity of action sports here as well as the growing recognition of the caliber of the Kia World Extreme Games beyond China. I'm confident we will be able to scale new heights with this event, further strengthening its position as the pinnacle of action sports in this part of the world."

The Kia World Extreme Games will also be broadcast LIVE on locations across FOX SPORTS networks across Asia from 10 - 12 June from 4 - 6pm HKT, as well as on Shanghai Media Group's Great Sports. As part of the FIC network, the Games will also be broadcast in the USA, Latin America, Australia, Europe, Middle East and Africa at a later date.

Be sure to catch the exciting BMX Vert Finals, and Men's Speed Climbing finals happening later today!

For more information, please log on to www.kiaworldextremegames.com

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About FOX International Channels

FOX International Channels (FIC) is News Corporation's international multi-media business. We develop, produce and distribute 350 wholly- and majority-owned entertainment, factual, sports and movie channels across Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa, in 37 languages. These networks and their related mobile, non-linear and high-definition extensions reach over 1.1 billion households worldwide. We also operate a global online advertising unit .FOX ("dot-fox") specialized in online video and display, and four TV production houses. For more information, please visit www.foxinternationalchannels.com

In Asia, FIC operates or distributes over 33 channel brands, including the FOX, STAR and National Geographic brands, with over 100 feeds across more than 15 markets, As the leading pay-TV network in the region, FIC reaches more than 550 million cumulative subscribers across Asia Pacific and the Middle East with offices in Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Australia, New Zealand and the UAE.

FIC Sports networks includes FOX Sports, the channel that delivers some of the most compelling LIVE sport events from around the world, including the flagship sports news show FOX Sports CENTRAL; FOX Sports PLUS (HD), the high-definition 24-hour sports channel; FOX SPORTS NEWS the first 24/7 sports news channel; STAR Sports, which features a wide variety of premium sports content; STAR Cricket, the comprehensive cricket channel; STAR Cricket HD, the High Definition comprehensive cricket channel; FOX SPORTS PLAY, the broadband network providing LIVE and on-demand sports properties and additional exclusive content; FOX SPORTS MOBILE, the mobile application that allows fans to access on-demand, premium world-class mobile sports content and FOXSPORTSASIA.com, the online destination for comprehensive sports content.

About Kia Motors Corporation

Kia Motors Corporation (www.kia.com) a maker of quality vehicles for the young-at-heart was founded in 1944 and is Korea's oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. Over 2.7 million Kia vehicles a year are produced in nine manufacturing and assembly operations in five countries which are then sold and serviced through a network of distributors and dealers covering around 150 countries. Kia today has over 47,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues of US$42 billion. It is the major sponsor of the Australian Open and an official automotive partner of FIFA the governing body of the FIFA World Cup™.

Kia Motors Corporation's brand slogan "The Power to Surprise" represents the company's global commitment to surprise the world by providing exciting and inspiring experiences that go beyond expectations. In 2012, Kia entered the ranks of the world's top 100 global brands according to Interbrand's Top 100 Best Global Brands list, debuting in 87th place with brand value of US$4.1 billion.

If you would like to receive daily event updates and for more information, please contact:

Gwendolyn Cheong
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
FOX International Channels
Tel: +85-150-2140-6569
Email: gwendolyn.cheong@fox.com

SYDNEY, June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sydney will host the Opening Series of 2014 Major League Baseball, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Opening Series signals the beginning of the Major Baseball League season, and has only been played outside the United States six times, including four Series in Japan.

Destination NSW CEO, Sandra Chipchase, said, "Destination NSW is proud to have secured the Opening Series of 2014 Major Baseball League game.  We expect over 10,000 international and interstate visitor nights for Sydney, as fans from across the world come to watch these amazing teams play their professional best in the most beautiful and exciting city in the world -- Sydney!"

"With the Opening Series taking place in summer, on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 March 2014, it's a wonderful opportunity for visitors to book their holiday and enjoy a very special game during a wonderful time of year, with plenty on in Sydney.

"There will also be special opportunities for fans to see their baseball heroes in action with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks in Sydney for six days, including the two games at Sydney Cricket Ground and pre-match training sessions.

"Reaching an estimated global TV household audience of up to 168 million households in key tourism markets, including the USA, Japan, Korea and in China, it's a fantastic chance to showcase NSW," Ms Chipchase said.

The Sydney Cricket Ground, building on its long history of hosting significant baseball games including the Chicago White Sox in 1914, will be transformed into a Major Baseball League field, with the construction of an infield clay area, pitcher's mound, dugouts and additional grandstand.

The Opening Series will deliver a direct visitor impact of more than A$13 million to NSW from international, interstate and intrastate visitors.

Qantas Airways is the event airline partner.  Travel packages will be available to ensure fans get tickets to the game and great value flights and accommodation deals to Sydney.

FUJIAN, China, June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Exceed Company Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDS) ("Exceed" or "the Company"), one of the leading domestic sportswear brands in China, today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting on July 31, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. local time at Macro Polo Hotel Jinjiang, Sunshine East Street, Qing Yang Town, Jinjiang, Fujian, China. Shareholders of record in the books of the Company as of the close of business on May 22, 2013 are entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at, this meeting or any adjourned or postponed meeting thereof. The Company's annual report on Form 20-F as well as other documents prepared in connection with the annual general meeting can be obtained from the Company's website at www.ir.xdlong.cn; a copy of the materials can also be requested by emailing to akotlova@islandstocktransfer.com, calling our transfer agent, Island Stock Transfer, at 1-877-502-0550, or by going to the following website at http://www.proxyandprinting.com/#!vote-your-proxy.

About Exceed Company Ltd.
Exceed Company Ltd. designs, develops and engages in wholesale of footwear, apparel and accessories under its own brand, XIDELONG, in China. Since it began operations in 2002, Exceed has targeted its growth on the consumer markets in the second and third-tier cities in China. Exceed has three principal categories of products: (i) footwear, which comprises running, leisure, basketball, skateboarding and canvas footwear, (ii) apparel, which mainly comprises sports tops, pants, jackets, track suits and coats, and (iii) accessories, which mainly comprise bags, socks, hats and caps. Exceed Company Ltd. currently trades on Nasdaq under the symbols "EDS", "EDSWW" and "EDSUU".

For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations
Exceed Company Ltd.
Vivien Tai
+852 2153-2771
ir@xdlong.cn

CHANTILLY, France and SAINT-IMIER, Switzerland, June 17, 2013/PRNewswire/ --

The very first Longines Ladies Awards ceremony took place on Saturday evening, on the eve of the Prix de Diane Longines, in the beautiful surroundings of the castle of Chantilly. A jury, chaired by Simon Baker, Longines Ambassador of Elegance and including equestrian experts, awarded prizes to Princess Zahra Aga Khan, Athina Onassis de Miranda and Sophie Thalmann for their involvement in the equestrian world.

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The very first Longines Ladies Awards ceremony took place Saturday evening, on the eve of the Prix de Diane Longines, in the beautiful surroundings of the castle of Chantilly. Longines presented new prestigious prizes, meant to reward the exceptional commitment of women in the equestrian world. With this prizes, the Swiss watch brand wishes to highlight the elegance of careers dedicated to the equine cause.

Longines' passion for equestrian sport dates back to 1878, when it produced a chronograph engraved with a jockey and his mount. As early as 1881, the brand was present on the racetracks; and in 1926 the brand was timekeeper of a show-jumping event for the first time. Today Longines' involvement in equestrian sports includes flat racing, show-jumping and endurance competitions.

An exceptional jury, chaired by Simon Baker and made up of Nathalie Bélinguier, President of the International Federation of Gentlemen and Ladies Riders, Francesca Cumani, equestrian sports anchor on CNN, Louis Romanet, President of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities and Ingmar De Vos, General Secretary of the International Equestrian Federation, awarded the Longines Ladies Awards 2013 to Princess Zahra Aga Khan, Athina Onassis de Miranda and Sophie Thalmann.

In the presence of prestigious guests, Princess Zahra Aga Khan received an award for her commitment to horsebreeding. Athina Onassis de Miranda received an award for her contribution to the development of equestrian sports in Latin America, in particular through the Athina Onassis Horse Show. Sophie Thalmann received an award for promoting the equestrian world through arts and media.

The ceremony, which took place in the beautiful gardens of Chantilly castle, was followed by a gala dinner inside the gallery of painting in the Château de Chantilly.

As the official partner of some of the most prestigious flat races in the world, the famous Swiss watchmaker has created a new collection, Conquest Classic, suitable for wearing in all the excitement of the winner's enclosure at prestigious racecourses. Set with 30 diamonds, the official watch of the Prix de Diane Longines is a marriage of steel and rose gold and features a white mother-of-pearl dial with diamond indices. At the same time dazzling and elegant, this timepiece was perfectly in line with the atmosphere of the Longines Ladies Awards night.

Longines has been based at Saint-Imier in Switzerland since 1832. Its watchmaking expertise reflects a strong devotion to tradition, elegance and performance. Longines has generations of experience as official timekeeper of world championships and as partner of international sports federation.Known for the elegance of its timepieces, Longines is a member of the Swatch Group Ltd, the World's leading manufacturer of horological products. With the winged hourglass as its emblem, the brand has outlets in over 130 countries.

For further information please contact:
Longines International Public Relations
2610 Saint-Imier, Switzerland
publicrelations@longines.com

http://www.longines.com

NALATI, Xinjiang Province, China, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The first China Narat Grassland Culture & Tourism Festival and China Narat Speed Horse Racing Open Tournament 2013 held in Kuenes County, Kazak Autonomous Prefecture of Ili, Xinjiang, is a grand event for people of all ethnic groups in Kuenes County. There will be a grand opening ceremony for the event on June 14 and 15 in Narat Scenic Region. An original report by City Channel of CRI Online follows.

The opening ceremony. (PRNewsFoto/City Channel of CRI Online)

The Speed Horse Racing Open Tournament will be a horse racing event of the highest standard in Xinjiang. The track it uses meets international standards. Horsemen of all ethnic groups coming from top horse racing clubs across the country and their unique horses will compete with each other on the green grassland under blue skies. It attracts lots of outdoor enthusiasts and horse racing fans to camp in Narat Grassland and wait for the event opening.

Activity Schedule of Narat Speed Horse Racing Open Tournament

China Narat Speed Horse Racing Open Tournament will start on June 15 and 16 in Narat Grassland, Kuenes County. The racing will last for four days from June 14, including four activities of athletic contest, performance, characteristics show and participation & experience.

Getting There

Take a flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Urumqi, then transfer to a direct flight from Urumqi to Narat Tourism Airport.

NALATI, Xinjiang Province, China, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The first China Narat Grassland Culture & Tourism Festival and China Narat Speed Horse Racing Open Tournament 2013 held in Kuenes County, Kazak Autonomous Prefecture of Ili, Xinjiang, is a grand event for people of all ethnic groups in Kuenes County. There will be a grand opening ceremony for the event on June 14 and 15 in Narat Scenic Region. An original report by City Channel of CRI Online follows.

The opening ceremony. (PRNewsFoto/City Channel of CRI Online)

The Speed Horse Racing Open Tournament will be a horse racing event of the highest standard in Xinjiang. The track it uses meets international standards. Horsemen of all ethnic groups coming from top horse racing clubs across the country and their unique horses will compete with each other on the green grassland under blue skies. It attracts lots of outdoor enthusiasts and horse racing fans to camp in Narat Grassland and wait for the event opening.

Activity Schedule of Narat Speed Horse Racing Open Tournament

China Narat Speed Horse Racing Open Tournament will start on June 15 and 16 in Narat Grassland, Kuenes County. The racing will last for four days from June 14, including four activities of athletic contest, performance, characteristics show and participation & experience.

Getting There

Take a flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Urumqi, then transfer to a direct flight from Urumqi to Narat Tourism Airport.

TOKYO, June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TOYOTA Racing will take part in the 90th anniversary edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours this week (June 22-23), the third round of the FIA World Endurance Championship.

You can stay up to date with the team's progress via several channels, whilst also taking advantage of various assets which are rights-free for media use:

CGI Video and Stills

To further explain the philosophy and principles behind the TOYOTA HYBRID System -- Racing, media can download a CGI video, plus associated still graphics, from the media section of www.toyotahybridracing.com.

Photography

High-resolution images of TOYOTA Racing's Le Mans test and previous rounds of the WEC, plus portraits of all drivers and the TS030 HYBRID, are available via the media section of www.toyotahybridracing.com.

Press Kit

The 2013 TOYOTA Racing press kit is available for download via http://corporatemedia.toyota.eu/newsroom/535/1199/press-kits

Press Releases

TOYOTA Racing will issue a press release approximately two hours after the end of each day's track action. During the race, regular bulletins will be issued including comments from team members. These will be issued via our press release distribution list and published on www.toyotahybridracing.com.

Social Media

TOYOTA Racing will issue regular updates via the TOYOTA Motorsport GmbH (TMG) Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ToyotaMotorsport) and the TOYOTA Racing Twitter feed (@Toyota_Hybrid). The playlist on TMG's YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/ToyotaMotorsportGmbH) will be updated with driver video diaries during the week. Additionally, for a fan's view of the event, TOYOTA Racing's two 'official supporters' will post reports on ms.toyota.co.jp/en/wec/lemans/joinlemans2013/report. The Toyota Europe corporate blog will be updated direct from the track on: blog.toyota.eu.

Press Conferences

A 'Meet the Team' open media opportunity will be held in the team's catering area in the paddock on Thursday, June 20, from 15.00 to 15.30. The pre-race TOYOTA Racing press conference will take place on Friday, June 21, at midday at the TOYOTA hospitality suite in the Parc du Raccordement. All accredited media are invited on a first come, first served basis.

Interviews

TOYOTA Racing PR members will be based in the press room at Le Mans. Availability is strictly limited but we will endeavor to meet as many requests as possible. Please direct any interview requests to them on-site.

About TOYOTA Racing in the FIA World Endurance Championship:

TOYOTA first competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship in 1983, marking the start of a long period of participation in endurance racing which included several editions of the Le Mans 24 Hours. TOYOTA cars have raced in 14 Le Mans 24 Hours races, with a total of 38 vehicles taking part. For 2012, TOYOTA returned to endurance racing as a full-time entrant with a hybrid LMP1 car, the TS030 HYBRID. This car won for the first time at the Six Hours of Sao Paulo in September, just its third race and went on to win three of the six races it competed in. The chassis, modified for 2013, has been designed and built by TOYOTA Motorsport GmbH (TMG), where the race team is based. TMG is the former home of TOYOTA's World Rally and Formula 1 works teams, and was responsible for the design and operation of TOYOTA's TS020 (GT-One) Le Mans car in 1998-99. TMG now combines works motorsport participation with a new direction as a high-performance engineering services provider to third party companies, as well as the TOYOTA family.

www.toyotahybridracing.com  
www.toyota-motorsport.com  
www.facebook.com/toyotamotorsport
@Toyota_Hybrid

Official merchandise at www.toyotahybridracing.com/shop  

Contact:
Alastair Moffitt
Marketing & Communications Manager
Toyota Motorsport GmbH
Tel: +49-152-22960-341
Email: alastair.moffitt@toyota-motorsport.com

TAIPEI, June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's best sports car racing teams and world-class drivers, including Hong Kong racer Darryl O'Young are now all finalizing their preparations for the 90^th anniversary of the iconic Le Mans 24-Hour Endurance Race in the streets of LeMans, France June 22-23, 2013.  O'Young will be one of three drivers sharing the demanding piloting of the Interush-sponsored AF Corse Ferrari 458 Italia, #55 in classic Ferrrari red.

Hong Kong Race Driver Darryl O'Young to Compete in Famous 24 Hours of Le Mans Endurance Race in the Interush-sponsored Ferrari 458 GT2

Darryl O'Young, commented, "The race starts this Saturday and I'm incredibly excited!  I'll do everything I possibly can to achieve a good result for everyone in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Asia.  The team ran the INTERUSH Ferrari last weekend at Le Mans and I believe the car will be very strong for this very demanding race.  I hope Chinese and Japanese race fans all over Asia will give me the full support as I compete against the best drivers around the world!"

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the most anticipated races all year, and it will be broadcast live to more than 100 countries worldwide, and can be watched live online at www.lemanslive.com. The race starts at 15:00 on Saturday June 22, through to 15:00 on Sunday June 23. (In Taiwan, the start time is 21:00.)

Martin J. Matthews, Interush Chairman and CEO, stated, "Darryl will have millions Asian race fans, and thousands of Interush Affiliates from Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan and Japan cheering for him and the Ferrari factory team. As a network-distribution IT company, we appreciate all the amazing teamwork, innovation and technology the AF Corse Team puts into their Ferrari 458 GT2, plus the skill and determination of the drivers in one of the greatest tests personal and technical endurance!"

Interush, Inc. is an international IT Applications company that provides a comprehensive online communications and marketing tools package, the IRIS Applications Suite™ for Chinese and Japanese business entrepreneurs.

To learn more about Interush, Inc., please visit www.Interush.com

To learn more about Darryl O'Young, please visit www.DarrylOyoung.com

To learn more about the 24 Hours of Le Mans, please visit www.24h-Lemans.com

• 300km/h Nissan ZEOD RC is an innovative test bed for electric technologies

LE MANS, France, June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan today unveiled the groundbreaking, innovative ZEOD RC - the world's fastest electric racing car that will reach speeds of more than 300km/h with electric technology at the Le Mans 24 Hours.

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The ZEOD RC (Zero Emission On Demand Racing Car) will make its race debut at next year's Le Mans 24 Hour. The global leader in electric vehicles for the road, Nissan will trial variants of electric drive train technologies as part of its intended future return to LM P1 competition to challenge for overall victory at Le Mans.

The car will compete under the Automobile Club de l'Ouest's 'Garage 56' entry – an additional spot on the grid for vehicles that showcase new and innovative technology.

Run as a Nissan / Nismo full factory program with input from Japan, Europe and the USA, the program design team is headed by Ben Bowlby who has been newly-appointed as Nissan's Director of Motorsport Innovation and previously worked on the Nissan DeltaWing.

Nissan today kicked off a unique aspect of the program – fans getting the chance to unveil the car in the public area of the Le Mans circuit. Nissan intends to draw back the curtain for fans to provide continued updates via its partnership with YouTube and its Nismo.TV channel.

"Nissan has become a global leader in the development of zero emission automotive technology and the Nissan ZEOD RC will allow us to further develop those capabilities using the toughest endurance race in the world as a mobile test bed for our planned LM P1 power train," said Andy Palmer, Executive Vice President and Executive Committee member at Nissan Motor Company Limited.

"The Nissan ZEOD RC is a natural progression that follows on from the development of the Nissan LEAF road car and the LEAF RC race car prototype. The technologies developed through the program will form part of future innovations for road cars.

"The program is designed to develop multiple technologies to evaluate how they could be used for a future LM P1 class return of Nissan at Le Mans. We are investigating multiple options. A Zero Emission on Demand option where the driver can switch between electric and petrol-powered drive is a future direction for road cars, so that will be tested in addition to pure electric power and other new technologies."

Launched in 2010, the Nissan LEAF has become the world's best-selling all-electric car. The Leaf won the 2010 Green Car Vision Award, the 2011 European Car of the Year, the 2011 World Car of the Year, and the 2011–2012 Car of the Year Japan.

Nissan launched the Nissan LEAF RC in 2011 – a racecar powered by the same 107-hp electric motor that is used in the road car.

While current battery technology doesn't provide the energy storage capacity to race a solely electric Le Mans prototype, Nissan ZEOD RC designer Ben Bowlby believes the development of the car will be an important step in the "electrification" of motorsport.

"A car like this provides an incredibly challenging test bed for what could be highly-effective options for road cars. Throughout the next year we will be testing multiple drive trains in an extensive test program," Bowlby said.

"Nissan is a leader in electric vehicle technology for the road, now we want to take those lessons learnt and utilize that knowledge base in the development of the new race car."

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