Olympic movement 'stronger'

The Beijing Games has done a lot for the Olympic movement by opening up China to the world, International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge said yeserday.

"It contributes to a lot better reception of the world toward China and probably a better reception of the world by China," he told China Daily before attending the Paralympic Games closing ceremony.

"I would say that the Games has opened up China. I think this is a very good aspect ."