China Masters Official Website, (LI Xu) July 10, Today 2007 AVIVA-COFCO China Masters has opened. In the press conference before the game, Mr. Paisan, the executive commissary of the World Badminton Association and the president of the competition committee said that he believes China Masters will be a good rehearsal for 2008 Olympic Games.

"There are two special points of China Masters: firstly, this is a qualifing game for 08 Olympic Games, the players will fight for the Olympic entry tickets; secondly, as a part of Super Series, the participants will gain high points and prize money." Mr. Paisan said,"Most of the 32 participants will have the chance to take part in 08 Olympic Games, because this is a rehearsal for 2008 Olympic Games. I think the game will be wonderful from the very first day."

As the third step of BWF, China Masters gathered many master-hand in the world. As the Amphitryon, Chinese team also send many famous players, LIN Dan, BAO Chunlai, ZHANG Ning and XIE Xingfang.