Art can elevate creativity and appreciation for culture. Art also has the power to inspire life. Similarly, the passion and courage to take up challenges behind sports also fuels up the committment and dreams for the future. Music, arts and sports are indispensable elements of the Mercedes-Benz core values. Over the years, Mercedes-Benz has been active in supporting various music, arts and sports initiatives which offer the public an opportunity to be fully immersed in the passion of music, arts and sports. At the very beginning of 2008, Mercedes-Benz announced its strategic partnership cooperation with the National Center for Performing Arts, including the launch of the NCPA Weekend Concert Series. Such passion is also shared in the field of sports. Besides relentless pursuit of motorsports, Mercedes-Benz is also extensively involved in tennis, golf and other sports events. Through all these efforts, Mercedes-Benz showcases to the world its enterprising spirit as well as passionate and dynamic image. In April 2008, Mercedes-Benz and China Tennis Association (CTA) announced the launch of the "Swing for Stars" strategic partnership. The mission of the national tennis training program is to identify and cultivate young tennis players who are the budding talents with hope of representing the country in future sporting events. This further reinforces the commitment towards the future development of the Chinese society.