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JUN 18, 2008
Games to make the world ‘better understand’ China
XinHua
The Olympic Games will help Beijing become a world-class city and reduce foreigners' misconceptions about China, Gerhard Heiberg, chairman of the International Olympic Committee Marketing Commission, said here Tuesday.
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JUN 15, 2008
Dragon boat racers send good wishes to Beijing Olympics
XinHua
Pham Van Hung, captain for Vietnamese dragon boat team, said: "It's my third visit to China. Chinese people are very kind and easy-going. I like this country very much. Sports play an very important role in relationships between countries. Hosting the 2008 Olympic games in China, the most populous country in the world, can make the whole world know China much better. It must be an unprecedented event.
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JUN 6, 2008
Beijing organizers sanction chant for Olympic fans
China Daily
Beijing organizers are promoting an officially sanctioned chanting routine for Chinese spectators at August's Olympics, state media said on Thursday. Possible lack of sporting etiquette has been a concern for city authorities during preparations for the Games and a series of educational programs have been instituted.
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JUN 6, 2008
Qingdao making Olympic cultural effort
China Daily
During the Olympic sailing competitions in Qingdao, athletes and tourists from home and abroad will enjoy local cultural activities and feel the ardent Olympic atmosphere. Jiang said a range of Olympic-themed artistic works have been produced including symphonies, songs, dances, dramas and movies. Qingdao also places importance on international cultural exchanges.
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JUN 5, 2008
“Olympic pandas” kick off new life in Beijing
China Daily
Eight "Olympic pandas" made their debut at the Beijing Zoo and instantly aroused visitors' great affection. The pandas were nominated by Internet users to meet visitors in the run up to the Olympic games. Since their natural habitat was devastated by the May 12 earthquake, they were flown to Beijing via Chengdu on May 24 ahead of schedule.
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