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CHINA DAILY - Wednesday August 6,2008
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Beijing's air does not pose any health risk for athletes, officials and other visitors, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said yesterday.
Wushu practitioners warm up outside the Bird's Nest yesterday during the final rehearsal for the Olympic Games opening ceremony. Reuters
China Scene
Paraplegic art student accepted by top college
Beijing 2008
More than 16,400 Beijing couples have applied to have their marriages registered on the auspicious date of Aug 8, 2008 (Friday), the municipal bureau of civil affairs said yesterday.
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I have tried to capture with my lens the transformations that have taken place in the ancient Chinese capital, especially the architectural changes.
Comment
After a nine-day negotiation, the crucial ministerial meeting for trade ministers from some 35 major World Trade Organization (WTO) members collapsed last week.
Opinion
Those who hope to taste dog meat when they visit Beijing for this summer's Olympics may be disappointed.
International
US President George W. Bush arrived in the Republic of Korea (ROK) yesterday for talks focused on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and was greeted by a minor protest aimed mostly at his host instead of a big anti-US rally that had been expected.
Sports
Hurdles star Liu Xiang has been dreaming for years about finding the perfect combination at the Beijing Games - smooth running and explosive jumps. It is a combination he is desperate to find since he bears the expectations of an entire nation as he tries to defend his 110m Olympic gold.