2008 Summer Olympics In Beijing China Blog

China sets up anti-terror squads as riots spread
has already stepped up security ahead of the 2008 Summer Olympics, acknowledging the Games could make the capital a

3.40pm China sets up'anti-terror'squads
has already stepped up security ahead of the 2008 Summer Olympics, acknowledging the event could make the capital a

2008 Olympics take back seat to Beijing's infrastructure woes
beside Tiananmen Square that counts the days until the 2008 Summer Olympics, and every one of them would seem precious

Pittsburgh's Chinese reflect on growing economic clout
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - Aug 29, 2005 Rawski said China's headline-grabbing bids — for Unocal, the household brand Maytag and China's hosting of the 2008 Summer Olympics — show how much the

China lowers volume of Western fare
International Herald Tribune, France - Aug 28, 2005 Several media executives pointed out that Beijing is preparing for a watershed moment for its media market - the 2008 Summer Olympics - and for that reason the

Olympics Boosts Beijing's Tourism
CRI, China - Aug 10, 2005 As the 2008 summer Olympics are approaching, Vice director of the Beijing Tourism Bureau Xiong Yumei said Beijing's tourism industry is now facing an

Inaugural tri draws 400
But on Sunday, the Boulder man won the inaugural Steamboat Springs Triathlon.'Two weeks was long enough,'the 25-year-old said of letting the hairline fracture heal. on the course that will be used for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.'I like to do a race before Worlds

WDM girl aims for spot on US team
DesMoinesRegister.com, IA - Aug 11, 2005 her to begin appearing at international events and make her a primary candidate to compete for the United States in the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing, China.

China to hold International sports TV forum
Indiantelevision.com, India - Aug 3, 2005 MUMBAI: To make sure that Chinese sports broadcasting meets global standards by the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China government-owned China International

WDM girl aims for spot on US team
DesMoinesRegister.com, IA - Aug 11, 2005 her to begin appearing at international events and make her a primary candidate to compete for the United States in the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing, China.

Campaign Inviting Proposals for Beijing 2008 Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies Concludes [2005-08-29]
A campaign inviting proposals for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing 2008 Olympics formally closed on July 31.

Beijing students to get better prepared for Olympics
be arranged to better prepare them for the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Among these activities,'one school one nation'will

China International Sports TV Forum
International Journalist’s Network - Aug 2, 2005 are coordinating the event with an eye toward making sure that Chinese sports broadcasting meets global standards by the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Swatch Group Profit Increases 22% on Luxury Brands (Update3) 
Bloomberg.com - Aug 24 4:21 AM
Aug. 24 (Bloomberg) — Swatch Group AG, the world’s largest watchmaker, said first-half profit rose 22 percent as sales of luxury-brand watches including Omega and Blancpain in Asia and the U.S. increased.

Diver Mitch Richeson Selected to Compete at World University Games
OhioStateBuckeyes.com, OH - Aug 4, 2005 honors. Richeson plans to continue his diving on a national level, taking aim at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Already

China to hold International sports TV forum
Indiantelevision.com, India - Aug 3, 2005 MUMBAI: To make sure that Chinese sports broadcasting meets global standards by the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China government-owned China International

Extreme LA Fun Facts
Business Wire (press release), CA - Aug 2, 2005 "There's no other place like it.". — BMX, an X Games sport, will now be included in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, in a racing discipline.

2008 Olympics take back seat to Beijing's infrastructure woes
It is a task that would overwhelm most cities, but Beijing is so efficient at pouring concrete that the International Olympic Committee has asked it to slow down rather than finish construction too soon.

Campaign Inviting Proposals for Beijing 2008 Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies Concludes [2005-08-29]
A campaign inviting proposals for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing 2008 Olympics formally closed on July 31.

Sailors compete in tough contest
the very best in sailing talent - many of whom will have their sights set on competing in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.