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Beijing opens more parks free of charge
2006-06-30 17:24
The municipal government of Beijing has decided to add 12 parks and six museums to the list of the public goods free of cost as of July 1.
Officials confident on 2008 Games water supply
2006-06-29 06:20
Officials in Beijing yesterday expressed their confidence that the thirsty city will have enough water to meet rising demand during the 2008 Olympic Games.
Volunteer service promoted
2006-06-26 11:30
China is encouraging volunteer service in its communities and expecting to have a participation rate of 8 percent in 2008, up from currently 3 percent, an official in charge of community work said
Olympic venues open to public soon
2006-06-23 10:19
Beijing Olympic venues are likely to be open to visitors later this year said Beijing Tourism Administration director Du Jiang, according to chinabroadcast.cn Thursday.
Beijing purchases police helicopters
2006-06-23 09:42
Beijing will get four police helicopters next year to support its first-ever air patrol squad, which will help to ensure security at the Olympic Games in 2008.
UBS gets approval for Beijing Securities deal
2006-06-22 13:40
UBS has received approval from Chinese regulators to set up a brokerage business in China via an investment in a local firm.
China prepares 2008 Olympic menu
2006-06-22 08:54
A special "recommended menu" with an emphasis on Chinese cuisine is being prepared for the athletes competing in the the 2008 Beijing Olympics, a commerce official said on Tuesday
Weather service for Games will be 'timely, accurate'
2006-06-13 09:15
Chinese meteorological authorities promised on Monday, June 12, a timely and accurate weather forecast service for the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
Security pledged for sport events in Beijing
2006-06-09 11:51
Beijing Security personnel have vowed to ensure the peaceful holding of two major sport events -- softball and athletics -- in the Chinese capital in August.
UPS delivery services for Games
2006-06-07 15:02
United Parcel Service (UPS) and the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (BOCOG) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), outlining the logistics and express delivery services UPS will provide for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Olympic model schools named
2006-06-05 10:03
Beijing Olympic Games organizers have fulfilled their plan to construct and name 200 Olympic education model schools in Beijing as they named the second batch of 180 on Friday.
Schools offer lesson in Olympic spirit
2006-06-02 06:16
Energetic competitors show their talents and skills on the stage, passionate spectators shout and wave their hands, there are informative questions and answers... No, its not Super Girls, but rather an Olympic volunteers' competition at Beijing No 9 senior middle school.

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