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JUN 14, 2008
Beijing hip-hop trio hopes Olympics will help pick up the beat
The Seattle Times
The fast-approaching Olympics have inspired all sorts of Beijingers: athletes, scientists, salesmen, dissidents. Even rappers such as In Three are counting on the Games and the millions of visitors drawn to Beijing to boost China's nascent hip-hop scene.
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JUN 12, 2008
Networks face Oly 08 broadcast struggle
Sydney Morning Herald
The Chinese government's strict security measures could jeopardize the broadcast of the Beijing Olympics to the rest of the world. Broadcasters who have paid billions of US dollars for exclusive rights to televise the games are reportedly furious about endless red tape and unexplained delays.
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JUN 8, 2008
Summer Olympics showcases China’s rich culture
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
About 1.5 million foreigners are expected to attend the Olympics, which will be followed by the Paralympic Games in September. They will see grand new architecture befitting the world's fourth-largest economy. Yet Beijing is also the center of China's imperial past and a trip to the city offers the country's unique traditions -- arts, architecture and culinary delicacies that Americans are just learning to appreciate.
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JUN 7, 2008
Chinese go into training for civilised Olympic cheering
The Irish Times
The aim of the chants is to allow spectators to cheer for athletes in a smooth, civilised manner. There will be training sessions for the 800,000 students expected to attend the Games. "We want to engage in activities to better promote civilised gestures in the stadiums, to cheer on the Olympics and to cheer on China. This gesture demonstrates to the world the charisma of the Chinese people and our enthusiasm," said Guo Zhenxi of CCTV.
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