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Were the Olympics worth it?
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
"To show the world China's charisma and economic and technological strength, to a certain extent, reversed the prejudice of the world's people toward China... Most Westerners' impressions of China are completely stuck in the early part of the last century:...
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The Dream Tour
Monday, September 1st, 2008
"At ten in the morning I received a phone call from a sponsor of the Olympics who invited me to go see the Olympic opening ceremony. I hastened to ask my leader for permission, and after approval I began preparing."
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If Phelps were a Chinese athlete…
Sunday, August 24th, 2008
"Of course, he needs to pay taxes, and in lieu of the taxes American citizens pay, he'll need to pay lots of taxes with Chinese characteristics."
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From Foreigners’ Eyes
Sunday, August 24th, 2008
"Here are posted many splendid photos for everyone to see and enjoy. You can drink a cola on the one hand, and on the other appreciate these photos, feeling totally amused."
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Liu Xiang and Dian Dian
Saturday, August 23rd, 2008
In a cartoon, Liu Xiang inspires Pink Baby and Yellow Baby to jump the hurdles:
"Ready, go! Fleetly, they stride over the first hurdle. Now, LiuXiang is leading others. Keep going!"
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Liu Xiang injury
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
A CCTV video shows Liu Xiang stopping himself from racing the 110-meter hurdles because of a painful tendon injury.
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Liu Xiang, Nike China ad
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
A Nike ad from last year celebrates Chinese sport and the lead up to the Olympics, with Liu Xiang as its main focus.
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May Interview with Liu Xiang
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Hurdler Liu Xiang gives an interview in May on his Olympic chances:
"I will try my best to make best of the opportunity, because once the opportunity is gone, it's not coming back."
"It was very different at Athens, because no one...
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Zhang Yimou Explains the Opening Ceremony
Monday, August 11th, 2008
Director Zhang Yimou talks about what never made it into the Olympics opening ceremony:
"At the start of the performance, a white haired old man opens the rice paper, brandishing dipping ink and writing with a rafter as though with a...
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Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony
Sunday, August 10th, 2008
Some scenes from the Olympics opening ceremony that began at 8pm today.
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