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(China Daily)
Updated: 2008-08-12 08:15

I would think the ripple effect of the Olympics will be felt in the longer term. My colleagues and I are looking forward to the Games, which we believe will be among the best ever.

Stephen Urquhart

President, Omega

It's not my first time in Beijing. I don't even know how many times I have come here. It's exciting to see how the city has transformed itself over the past seven years, not just in preparing for the Olympics but otherwise as well. China is a wonderful place and it is not understood by the rest of the world well enough, so the Olympics is a great platform to increase better understanding on both sides.

Dirk Meyer

CEO, AMD

I am very impressed by what Beijing has done with the International Olympic Committee and Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games and the preparations for this event. No other event in the world brings people together in such a positive environment: fair competition, teamwork, and constant improvement. I expect the Games will come off great and the Chinese will be very proud of their country.

Jim Skinner

Vice-Chairman and CEO, McDonald's

(China Daily 08/12/2008 page19)