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Liu Xiang leads China's medal charge in London

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Chinese skater Liu wins silver at ISU WC

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TOKYO, May 6 (Xinhua) -- China's star hurdler Liu Xiang took the opening win in his outdoor season, storming to top podium in the men's 110-meter hurdles event at the IAAF Golden Grand Prix in Kawasaki, Japan on Sunday. With the absence of big names

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Liu Xiang, Sun Yang lead China to London

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