The Chinese delegation, led by Bao Chunlai, arrives during the opening ceremony for the 15th Asian Games at Khalifa Stadium in Doha last Friday. After years of planning and billions of dollars in investment, the Asian Games officially opened in the Qatari capital Doha with what is being billed as the most spectacular gala ceremony ever seen, with more than 13,000 athletes from 39 countries and regions angling for gold medals in 45 events. [Xinhua]