New tower shows Beijing's Olympic spirit

Beijing has made good on its commitment to embrace the Olympic spirit and host future Games in a sustainable way by erecting an Olympic tower on the former site of the 2008 Summer Games.

Beijing on Sunday officially named the soaring structure at the north end of Olympic Park the "Beijing Olympic Tower". It was endorsed by the International Olympic Committee.

The city was authorized to hang the five-ring Olympic icon on top to further promote the Olympic spirit in China.