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IOC: Beijing Games a success so far

Updated: 2008-08-11 14:24:40

(BEIJING, August 11) -- The Beijing Olympic Games are progressing successfully, said IOC spokesperson Giselle Davies at a joint IOC-BOCOG press conference on Monday.

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Permalink :| 2008-08-11 : | Official News

Spectators reminded of media information

Updated: 2008-08-11 17:37:19

(BEIJING, August 11) -- Ticket-holding spectators are reminded of media information on weather conditions and new arrangements for the Olympic events canceled because of rains.

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Permalink :| 2008-08-11 : | Official News

Official: China to continue anti-pollution campaigns after Olympics

China is likely to start monitoring ozone and particle pollution from next year as part of efforts to keep anti-pollution campaigns in force after the Olympics, an environmental official said on Sunday.

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Permalink :| 2008-08-04 : | Official News

Premier promises greener Beijing during and after Olympics

There are only five days to go before the start of the Olympics. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has been checking on the capital's final preparations. He says Beijing will be a greener city during the Games and for long after.

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Permalink :| 2008-08-04 : | Official News

Weather forecast on August 8th: Overcast & cloudy, likely to rain

The weather condition during the Olympics has become one of the hottest topics these days. With just 5 days to go, the Beijing Meteorological Bureau held a press conference on Sunday.

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Permalink :| 2008-08-04 : | Official News

13 billion yuan spent on cost-efficient Olympics

Beijing has implemented the core principle of cost efficiency in preparing for the 2008 Olympic Games, said Liu Zhi, spokesman for the Beijing Olympics as well as the municipal government, at a press conference held at 3:00 pm on August 1.

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Permalink :| 2008-08-01 : | Official News

Zhang's team working towards a successful opening ceremony

Zhang's team working towards a successful opening ceremony
A Workaholic Zhang
In Room 302A of the ceremonies' operation center, Zhang met music designer Chen Qigang and visual effects designer Cai Goqiang.

Donned in a red T-shirt, the internationally renowned film director looked like a commander-in-chief working at his command center or at a combat meeting room.

In response to a reporter's curious eyes on his cucurbit-shaped super-size tea cup, Zhang said:" I need a lot of water as I talk a lot with so many people. My cup is quite big, but I need to refill it several times a day to quench my thirst."

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Permalink :| 2008-07-29 : | Official News

We want to give the world a surprise by Director Zhang Yimou

We want to give the world a surprise by Director Zhang Yimou

Director Zhang Yimou promised to present a splendid opening ceremony for the upcoming Olympic Games and a surprise to the world.

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Permalink :| 2008-07-29 : | Official News