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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Opening & Closing ceremony sample ticket ' photo

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[beijing subway]Line 10 |Olympic Spur Line |Airport Line start trial run

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Flowers to decorate streets, hotels in Beijing for Olympics

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Beijing airport to adopt special security checks for safe Olympics

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China beefs up mail safety during Olympics

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Salespeople learn Arabic at Beijing's largest Muslim

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Olympic opening ceremony could be rain-free

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Chinese vice president stresses safety for Olympic venues outside Beijing

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Get your own Olympic gold

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Games-time official website goes live

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Spanish triathlete Noya on course for Olympic gold

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Official: Olympics help cohost Hong Kong attract investors

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Senior Chinese official vows thrift, clean-fingered Olympics

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Xinhua's guide to Beijing transport services

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Deadline for Olympic opening ceremony ticket transfer brings great profit, joy

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S Korea offers 50,000-USD award for Beijing Olympic gold medallist

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Taxi drivers to wear same clothes during Beijing Olympic Games

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