Olympic wind woes may force longer event

An extended racing schedule may help solve the problem of worryingly light wind conditions in Qingdao, venue for the 2008 Olympic sailing events, said Hong Kong team coach Rene Appel

China International Chorus Festival opened

The 8th China International Chorus Festival was opened in Beijing Thursday night, attracting over 30 Chinese and foreign chorus troupes.

China, Spain vow to boost Olympics cooperation

China and Spain on Friday vowed to step up their cooperation on hosting Olympic Games.

Undying Love for Sports

On July 16, many beautifully dressed seniors performed on a temporary stage in front of a butterfly-shaped glass hall at Bejing Shijingshan International Sculpture Park. Their colorful program included solo performances and male and female choruses, but the most interesting thing about the program was that all of the songs pertained to sports.

Tianjin Olympic Stadium be ready on schedule

The Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium, situated in downtown Tianjin, will be completed by the end of this year on schedule, an official source said on Friday.

Dancing for Beijing Olympics

Workers at Olympic sites get free medical aid

Fifty-year-old Olympic construction worker Hu Shouyi finally discovered why he has been suffering from bouts of dizziness for more than a year.

Opportunities abound for Beijing

Will Beijing seize the chances offered by the 2008 Olympics to boost its economic, social and cultural development? According to a panel of experts attending a seminar in the city on Sunday, the answer is definitely "yes."

Security measures ready

A policewoman unzips a suitcase, goes through all the contents and finds a metal article that looks like a bullet. The whole process takes only one minute and 50 seconds.

Beijing to curb budget flats in Olympic zone

Beijing will restrain the construction of budget apartments in its Chaoyang District's Olympic zone, according to a development plan issued yesterday, Beijing News reported.

China duo remains focused on Olympics

Newly-crowned Wimbledon doubles' champions Zheng Jie and Yan Zi believe success at the All-England Club will raise confidence for their bid for glory at the Beijing Olympics.

Forecasters begin 2008 Olympic practice

Weather forecasting services being introduced for the Olympics are set to benefit the nation long after the Games