Bian Hongmin of China competes during the men's volleyball quarterfinal match against Brazil at the Olympic Games in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2008. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC). On April 5, 1959, Rong Guotuan won the champion of the men's singles event at the 25th ITTF World Table Tennis Championships in Dortmund, Germany, becoming China's first ever world champion. Chinese players have made more achievements during the 60 years since then. (Xinhua/Zhao Zhongzhi)