2004

June 15: Shenzhen proposes a bid for the Universiade 2011.

July 29: Shenzhen submits its official bid application to the Guangdong Provincial Government.

Dec. 17: The State Council gives its approval to Shenzhen’s bid application.

2005

July 12: The 26th Universiade Executive Bidding Committee is set up in Shenzhen.

July 28: Shenzhen unveils the logo for its Universiade 2011 at a press conference.

July 31: A press conference is held to announce Shenzhen teacher Lin Mingwei’s plan to cycle across Australia seeking support for Shenzhen’s bid.

Dec. 23: World-famous young pianist Lang Lang holds a massive music concert in support of the bid.

2006

May 22: Shenzhen unveils its motto for the bidding campaign “Shenzhen Embraces the World.”

July 10: Lin Mingwei embarks on a cycling tour across Europe in support of the bid.