What they say

"Beijing has won the chance to host the Winter Olympic Games. That's because we trust the capacity of the Chinese people."

Jacques Rogge, honorary president of the International Olympic Committee and former IOC president

"I hope Beijing will embrace a better environment, making the temporary amazing blue skies that appeared during the APEC meetings (in November) a long-lasting situation in the capital. As a resident, I will work hard to support Olympic events and contribute to my capital. After graduation, I will continue to work on activities related to the Olympics."