Bid outlook remains bright

The International Olympic Committee's evaluation commission remains positive that Beijing is capable of hosting a successful Winter Olympics in 2022 despite concerns about serious air pollution.

The evaluation commission concluded its five-day inspection visit to Beijing on Saturday with high marks for the city's bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics.

"I can say that the Olympic spirit that Beijing and China showed the world in 2008 is alive and as strong as ever. Our visit has confirmed that Beijing is capable of hosting successful Olympic Winter Games in 2022," said Alexander Zhukov, Russian IOC member and chairman of the evaluation commission, at the wrap-up news conference on Saturday.