China to go it alone on 2008 Olympic security

China will rely on its own security forces to defend the country's borders and airspace at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Beijing maps out property development blueprint

Beijing will tighten control over property development inside the Fourth Ring Road and encourage welfare housing projects.

Beijing to recruit riot police from graduates

Beijing police, gearing up for the 2008 Olympic Games, has made preparations to select 135 riot policemen and policewomen among this year's graduates at their annual recruitment fair, the Beijing News reported.

Games will change China - London organizer

Chief London organizer Sebastian Coe thinks China is likely to change fundamentally in the decade after the 2008 Beijing Games.

Beijing Games organizers confident

Construction of the venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympics has hit problems but organizers are confident they will still be delivered on schedule at the end of next year.

Young league teams aim at Games

A report released by China's Football Association shows that none of the 13 teams registered for the 2006 Chinese First Division have an average age above 25. The league is getting younger.

FIFA happy with China's preparations for Olympics

A FIFA delegation said it was impressed by the professionalism and enthusiasm of Beijing organisers after a three-day visit to China to check on preparations for the 2008 Olympics.

Beijing to increase use of recycled water

Shell to secure sunny Games in 2008

The Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission said that it was developing an artificial shell to protect the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in 2008 in case of rain.

Good manners needed for Games 2008

The success of Beijing's 2008 Olympic Games rests as much on showing good manners as on the quality of facilities and athletic performances.

China to launch Olympic cartoon

A cartoon starring China's five Olympic mascots will debut next year in an effort to boost national sporting fervor ahead of the 2008 Beijing Games, state media said.

Legislation will ensure a safer Olympics

Beijing has started a legislative programme for 2008 Olympic Games to ensure a safe sports gathering.