Journey of harmony

Escorted to Beijing from ancient Olympia, Greece, the sacred Olympic flame raised our compatriots' enthusiasm to a new high for one of sports' most spectacular festivities.

Yes. The honor to host the prestigious Games was awarded officially to the city of Beijing, but we have never considered that honor as being for the capital alone. It is for the whole nation.

The entire preparation for the Games has had the support of the central leadership as well as the general public. Which is why everything concerning the Games has proceeded so smoothly.