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In the same way Beijing 2008 raised the standard for all Summer Olympics, we want Beijing 2022 to take the Winter Games to new heights."

Xavier Gonzalez, CEO of the International Paralympic Committee, at a seminar to discuss sports programs, accessibility, broadcasting and marketing for the 2022 event on Jan 25.
"Laws and rules on cybersecurity have been increased and accelerated since 2015, showing the leadership's determination to protect cyberspace."
Li Yuxiao, head of the Internet Management Law Research Center at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, praising the joint efforts of Internet companies, netizens and governments.
"Coal will be replaced with clean energy in 400 villages, while in urban areas, coal-fired boilers generating a total of 3,000 megawatt-hours will be powered by clean energy as well."
Beijing Mayor Wang Anshun in his government work report to the annual Beijing People's Congress.
(China Daily European Weekly 01/29/2016 page2)
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