/beijing-olympics/olympics_news.html Beijing Olympics / beijing olympics news zh-cn <a href='http://www.dedecms.com' target='_blank'>Power by DedeCms</a> zhijilong@hotmail.com /beijing-olympics/Newly_reconstructed_Capital_Indoor_Stadium_882.html The photo taken on Nov.29, 2007 shows the interior view of the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing. The newly reconstructed stadium covers 54, 707 square meters with a capacity of 17, 500 seats and will host some competitions in the 2008 Beijing Olymp 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Achievements_of_Olympic_education_showcased_at_model_school_881.html Scene at Beijing Guangqumen High School Photo Gallery (BEIJING, December 4) --The Ministry of Education and BOCOG co-sponsored an activity to showcase the achievements of Olympic education Tuesday afternoon at Beijing Guangqumen High School. The spo 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Olympics_make_transport_easier_for_Beijingers_880.html (BEIJING, December 4) -- To meet the requirements of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, an urban express road network has been built in Beijing over the past five years. In 2008, all 10 suburban counties and districts are to be linked with the urban ar 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Olympic_Forest_Park__a_Beijing_landmark_879.html (BEIJING, December 3)-- A platform at the Olympic Forest Park is becoming a Beijing landmark, thanks to its LED lighting technology. Located on an isle of the park's lake, the platform presents the night scenery under simulated moonlight, becoming t 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_s_pollution_control_work_achieves_successful_results_878.html Photo Gallery (Beijing, November 26) -- From 1998 to 2006, Beijing invested 1,200 million yuan in environmental protection measures, a total of 3.24% of GDP. In 2006 alone, this number reached 250 million yuan. Pollution control has been carried out 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/China_prepares_for_a_big_year_877.html As China is busy getting ready to host the Olympic Games next summer, the year 2008 presents a big year for the Chinese economy. The year-end Central Economic Work Conference, an annual event initiated more than a decade ago, will see the Chinese au 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Piecing_together_an_Olympic_puzzle_876.html Tu Yueming shows off his Olympic collections in his Beijing apartment. [China Daily] Photo Gallery It is hard to stop Tu Yueming when he starts talking about his collection of memorabilia documenting China at the Olympics. I can tell the story behin 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Super_Girls_and_Happy_Boys_have_fun_filming_volunteer_music_video_875.html Filming begins for volunteer song music video Photo Gallery (BEIJING, December 2) -- Laughter and fun abounded at Beijing's Shimao Tianjie Sunday evening when various winners from the hit singing competition shows Happy Boy and Super Girl gathered t 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/2008_Olympic_Calendar_to_be_distributed_in_HK_874.html The 2008 united in the Olympic Spirit calendar will be distributed free from Dec. 3 in Hong Kong to promote next year's Olympics, the Information Services Department of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government said Friday. The calendar por 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Olympic_carrier_bulks_up_flight_crew_873.html Applicants for the recruitment to the flight attendants of Air China display their notification for the second round interviews. [China Daily] Photo Gallery Air China, the official carrier of the Beijing Games, wants the cream of its flight attendan 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/China_s_airline_becomes_Hungary_s_chartered_carrier_for_2008_Olympics_872.html BUDAPEST, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- China's Hainan Airlines has become Hungary's chartered carrier for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in a deal signed Friday with the Hungarian Olympic Committee. Hainan Airlines' representative in Hungary Zhao Kai said at 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_s_population_exceeds_17_4_million_871.html BEIJING, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- The total population of Beijing has exceeded 17.4 million, according to a municipal population official. Speaking at a population forum hosted by Fengtai District on Monday, Zhang Yunli, deputy chief of the Beijing munici 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_subway_users_reach_a_record_3_million__418_new_carriages_to_be_added_870.html The Beijing subway system carried 2.9122 million people on November 30, surpassing the record number set on November 16. Line 5 transported a record-breaking 486,200 people, while Line 13 and the Batong Line also hit the record books, respectively c 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Hidden_river_discovered_in_karst_cave_in_Beijing_869.html An explorer rows a rubber raft on a recently discovered subterranean river in rural Beijing's Fangshan District in this undated photo. [CRI] Photo Gallery Explorers in rural Beijing's Fangshan District have recently discovered a hidden river inside 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Treasury_markets_summit_to_be_held_in_Beijing_868.html HONG KONG, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Treasury Markets Summit will be held in Beijing on December 13 to examine the opportunities and challenges brought about by the Mainland's financial reform and liberalization. The event will discuss how financial in 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Nasdaq_opens_office_in_Beijing_to_lure_more_Chinese_firms_867.html BEIJING, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Nasdaq Stock Market opened a representative office in Beijing Monday in a fresh move to tap the bourse's fastest growing market outside the United States. The office will serve the growing number of Chinese firms list 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Mei_Lanfang_Grand_Theatre_debut_in_Beijing_866.html While the public has been focusing on the new National Grand Theater to the west of the Tian'anmen Square, another theater named after the late Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang is in the spotlight as well. It was opened this Wednesday night in downto 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Forbidden_City_treasures_showcased_in_Rome_865.html The masterpieces from China's Forbidden City on display in Rome have received about 5,000 visitors from its opening day, one of the exhibit organizers Chiara Perazzoli told Xinhua on Monday. Now, the museum received about 5,000 visitors from Italy a 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Traffic_resumes_on_a_section_of_road_in_east_Beijing_864.html Workers are busy repairing a section of collapsed road just south of Dawang Bridge in eastern Beijing on Monday, December 3, 2007. [Photo: cnsphoto] Photo Gallery Traffic partially resumed on Monday on a section of road in eastern Beijing affected b 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/People_in_Beijing_enjoy_a_stronger_sense_of_security_863.html According to a report by Beijing Morning Post, Beijiners' sense of security has greatly improved. The Beijing General Investigation Team of the National Statistics Bureau conducted a survey on the sense of security of Beijingers in the third quarter 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Trains_of_three_subway_lines_to_begin_trial_run_862.html (BEIJING, December 03) -- Trains for three subway lines -- Line 10, the Olympic Lateral, and the Capital Airport Track -- have arrived in Beijing for a trial run. The trains will be on a full-line test in mid-December and are to begin real operation 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/New_twin_towers_of_CCTV_linked_together_861.html A corridor was completed to link the twin towers of the new CCTV Building on November 29. The CCTV Building located on the East-3rd Ring Road of Beijing, is considered as one of the modern building miracles in the world. Photo Gallery A corridor was 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_issues_ticket_for_mountain_tour_860.html Beijing on Friday issued a new through ticket for tours of 93 scenic spots in the local mountainous areas. The scenic spots include forest parks, produce-picking gardens and vacation villages, according to the Beijing Youth Daily. With the 80 yuan t 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_seeks_int_l_help_to_protect_factory_site_859.html Beijing is soliciting plans from the international community to protect the site of Beijing Coking Chemical Factory, the Municipal Commission of Urban Planning announced on Friday. The core 45-hectare area of the factory is expected to become a park 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/First_Beijing_International_Chinese_Antique_Fair_opens_858.html The First Beijing International Chinese Antiques Fair opened with a ceremony held on Friday at the Golden Hall in the Beijing Hotel. More than 100 antique pieces were on display, including ancient porcelains, paintings, bronzes and jade, as well as 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Diplomats_get_a_feel_of_Beijing_s__Wall_Street__857.html Movsisian Vahagn had a fair idea of what the Financial Street in west Beijing would be like. But the Armenian ambassador was not prepared for what he saw. I am highly impressed by the economic growth here, Vahagn said after seeing the skyline. I thi 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/_Say_No_to_Disposal_Chopsticks__campaign_in_Beijing_856.html Five volunteers from Greenpeace, an international environmental NGO, took to the street in Beijing Thursday for an environmental campaign they launched against disposable chopsticks that a big majority of local restaurants are still using. Shanghai- 2007-12-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Special_news_conference_regarding_the_second_phase_of_2008_Olympics_ticket_sales_855.html Beijing Olympic Media Centre is pleased to invite you to a special news conference regarding the second phase of 2008 Olympics ticket sales for the residents on the Chinese mainland. The news event will be held this Friday, November 30, 2007 and off 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Hidden_generators_make_use_of_solar_energy_854.html Glass curtain walls of the National Stadium Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 27)-- The photovoltaic generators skillfully installed under the roof and behind the curtain walls of the National Stadium can put out as much as 100 kilowatts of electrici 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Second_stage_of_media_accreditation_process_begins_853.html Scene of the press conference Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 27) -- In November, BOCOG launched the Press by Name accreditation process for the various National and Regional Olympic Committees (NOCs) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) a 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Traditional_Chinese__folding_fan__tops_the_National_Indoor_Stadium_852.html National Indoor Stadium (effect photo) Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 26)-- The unique, folding fan-shaped National Indoor Stadium was recently delivered for use. It is to be one of the main Olympic competition venues, and next year, it will hold 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Composite_insulation_means_no_excessive_noise_at_National_Indoor_Stadium_851.html Air vents inside the National Indoor Stadium Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 25) -- To control noise, the National Indoor Stadium applies a 25-cm-thick, nine-layer multi-functional design that is rarely seen in China. The sandwiched layers are comp 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Renewable_energy_sources_at_National_Indoor_Stadium_creates_comfortable_environm_850.html (BEIJING, November 26) -- The newly delivered National Indoor Stadium is to be one of the main competition venues of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Next year, the National Indoor Stadium will hold the Olympic Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline, and Ha 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/The_National_Indoor_Stadium_has_a_long_span_roof_truss_to_boast_about_849.html Steel roof truss of the National Indoor Stadium Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 26)-- The recently delivered National Indoor Stadium has the longest-spanning indoor, bi-directional truss string structural system in China at present. The steel roof 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Chairs_in_the_National_Stadium__not_only_comfortable__but_noiseless_848.html Advertising Space on the back of chairs in the National Stadium Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 26) -- A step into the National Stadium will give your eyes a rewarding treat. Row after row of straight-backed, gray chairs make a grand statement of n 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/National_Indoor_Stadium_offers_wheelchair_users_accessible_seating_area_847.html Five lighting fixtures on the ceiling of the National Indoor Stadium Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 26) -- The Olympic projects have adhered to the basic tenet of people first from the beginning. Project planning and design have borrowed from inte 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/_Bird_s_Nest__has_annex_facilities_underground_846.html Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 27) -- The toilets, ticket counters, public phone booths, ATMs, and commercial outlets are all built underground to keep the National Stadium clean and attractive. On the ground level around the stadium, nicknamed th 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Spectators_to_enjoy_maiden_operation_of_Olympic_venue_845.html (BEIJING, November 27) -- The National Indoor Stadium is the first Beijing-based Olympic venue to have been completed, and the spectators will have a chance to experience its maiden operation tomorrow. The 20,000 seat stadium, considered the largest 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/_Fan__unfolds____the_National_Indoor_Stadium_is_delivered_for_use_844.html View of the National Indoor Stadium from above Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 26) -- Pierre de Coubertin rekindled the Olympic Flame in 1896, and since then, the modern Olympics has gone through 111 years of history. During this time, the Olympic 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Olympic_theme_features_Foreign_Ministry_public_gathering_843.html Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and Olympic champion Deng Yaping in table tennis pairs match Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 25) -- November 25, 2007, Saturday was a cold day in Beijing. Over 200 people gathered around a ping-pong table to enjoy a mat 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Samaranch_hopes_China_will_support_Madrid_in_bid_for_2016_Olympic_Games_842.html (Madrid, Nov. 27) -- Juan Antonio Samaranch, the former President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), appealed to China on Tuesday to support Madrid, the capital of Spain, in its bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics Games. Samaranch, a former 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/London_2012_has_announced_plans_to_set_new_standards_in_sustainability_841.html The Sustainability Plan, 'Towards a one planet 2012', was launched with the help of double Olympic champion James Cracknell. It covers five key themes - climate change, waste, biodiversity, inclusion and healthy living - and sets out how they will b 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Mascots_unveiled_for_Vancouver_Olympic_Games_840.html Photo Gallery OTTAWA, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Organizers of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Games unveiled three mascots and an honorary sidekick on Tuesday. They were presented during a 35-minute live show at the Bell Center for Performing Ar 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Veni__Vidi_____Vreni__839.html As she was born at the top of a mountain, Vreni Schneider, 43 today, was pre-destined to hurtle down their snowy slopes. At the age of three, she was already donning skis. Soon she followed her brothers on the slopes to overtake them. She left her s 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Olympic_cheerleaders_feature_folk_dances__music_838.html (BEIJING, November 26)-- A nationwide contest is being held in China to select quality cheerleaders for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. In a recent contest in Beijing the participants displayed typical Chinese folk dances and music. Beijing opera fa 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/French_President_Nicolas_Sarkozy_tours_Olympic_venues_837.html French President Nicolas Sarkozy (2nd, L) tours the Olympic venues. (Photo credit: Xinhua) Photo Gallery The visiting French President Nicolas Sarkozy (2nd, L) on Tuesday toured some of the landmark venues for the 2008 Olympic Games. The French pres 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_s_libraries_compete_on_Olympic_level_services_836.html (BEIJING, November 19) -- Shijingshan District Library outshined Beijing's 24 other district, county, and children's libraries in a recent contest recognizing Olympic-level excellence in public library services. With support from the Beijing Municip 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Better_environment_improves_local_quality_of_life_835.html Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 26) -- Like rapid economic growth, an obvious improvement in the urban environment will greatly benefit the local people's daily life in Beijing. Local environmental protection watchdogs take the Beijing Olympics to 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Residents_benefit_from_subway_ticket_discount_834.html (BEIJING, November 26) -- Thanks to its favorable price policy, public transportation has become a priority for citizens in the Olympic host city of Beijing when going out. The local government made a series of adjustments to lower the bus and subwa 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/The_international_society_passed_Beijing_Declaration_to_jointly_deal_with_food_s_833.html (BEIJING, November 27) -- Thirteen International Organizations, including WHO and FAO, and delegates from more than forty countries discussed and passed the Beijing Food Safety Declaration on November 27, 2007 at the High-level International Food Sa 2007-11-28 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Getting_to_know____Liu_Beijian_832.html The Beijing Olympic Media Centre is pleased to invite the international media to its weekly Getting to Know- this coming Tuesday, November 27, from 9:30-11:00a.m. This week, Getting to Know is honored to invite Ms Liu Beijian, Director of the Accred 2007-11-25 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/News_conference_entitled__2008_International_Convention_on_Science__Education_an_831.html Beijing Olympic Media Centre is pleased to invite you to a news conference entitled -- 2008 International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport-- slated for this Wednesday, November 28, 2007. Officials from the General Administratio 2007-11-25 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Toxic_pollution_of_drinking_water_to_face_heavy_fines_830.html China's State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA) has warned that any discharge of waste water containing highly toxic chemicals into drinking water sources will face heavy fines of up to 500 thousand yuan. The latest draft government reg 2007-11-24 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Miss_World_Contestants_join_in_Olympic_drive_829.html The city of Beijing has added over 100 glamorous mascots to its promotional campaign for next year's Olympic Games. 106 Miss World contestants recently joined the ranks of the 2008 Beijing Games and this year the Miss World pageant has adopted an at 2007-11-24 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Porcelain_plates_with_IOC_Presidents__faces_debut_828.html Renowned Chinese craftsman Bao Xiaolong shows porcelain plates with the portraits of the eight presidents of the International Olympic Committee on Friday, November 23, 2007. [Photo: shm.com.cn] Photo Gallery Renowned Chinese craftsman Bao Xiaolong 2007-11-24 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Olympics_greatly_boost_economic_development_in_Beijing_827.html Since China ever won the bid for hosting the 2008 Olympic Games on July 13, 2001, six years have passed. During these six years, economy in Beijing has made rapid development. The fiscal revenues for Beijing municipal government have grown year on y 2007-11-24 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/50__Olympic_teams_have_foreign_coaches_826.html The last winter drill for 1,300 Chinese Olympic athletes has been kicked off in Shenyang, in which nearly 50% of the Chinese Olympic teams have been found to have foreign coaches. Since the end of the previous Olympic Games, China has invited 50 60 2007-11-24 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_reaches_out_to_unemployed_825.html (BEIJING, November 22)-- Taking advantage of the preparations for the Olympic Games, the Beijing municipal government has taken a series of measures to help the unemployed people find new jobs. They now work as assistant road traffic administrators, 2007-11-24 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Olympic_economy_helps_eliminate__zero_employment_families__824.html The Olympic economy provides a chance to help zero-employment families find work. Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 22) -- The development of the Olympic economy has prompted improvements in the quality of life for China's citizens and has at the sam 2007-11-24 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Olympics_creates_jobs_823.html (BEIJING, November 22)-- If there were no Olympic Games, 32-year-old peasant girl Li Yanan might still be wondering about how to find a job in Beijing today. However, she is fortunate enough to be among the 1.23 million new employees since Beijing b 2007-11-24 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_police_say_public_security_improving_ahead_of_Olympics_822.html BEIJING, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- Beijing police announced on Thursday that the capital saw a 2.7 percent drop in the total number of criminal cases in the first 10 months of the year, and police were able to crack more cases than before. 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Amongst these, Budget hotel ch 2007-11-24 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijingers_crazy_on_buying_gold_bars_819.html A salesperson shows a set of gold bars issued lately to celebrate the forthcoming Year of the Mouse on Nov. 5. Although there still 2 months to go before the coming of 2008, all kinds of mouse-related ornaments have hit the market. [Photo: cnsphoto] 2007-11-24 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Traditional_hutong_to_upgrade_into_a_cultural_street_818.html Yandaixiejie, a traditional hutong at shichahai of Beijing is expected to finish its renovation on next April. When completed, the centuries-old history relics will become a walking street with strong characteristics of Peking culture. Photo Gallery 2007-11-24 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Main_building_of_3rd_terminal_of_Beijing_Capital_Int_l_Airport_817.html Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2007, shows the exterior of the main building of the third terminal of Beijing Capital International Airport. The building, which covers a building area of around 580,000 square meters and passed a four-party acceptance check 2007-11-24 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_female_inmates_surf_internet_for_news_816.html Surfing for news has become a popular pastime for inmates of the Beijing Women's Prison since the institute went on-line this month. 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After three years construction, the theater has been completed recently and is receiving final chec 2007-11-24 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Chief_organizer_urges_delivery_of_fine_Olympic_venues_813.html (BEIJING, November 22)-- In his latest inspection tour of the Olympic venues, BOCOG President Liu Qi urged the engineers and workers to treat their work seriously with an aim to deliver quality venues for the forthcoming Olympics. Leading a number o 2007-11-22 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Sochi_2014__orientation_seminar_wraps_up_812.html This week saw Sochi 2014 take another important step on its journey to hosting top quality Olympic Winter Games in 2014, with the Sochi 2014 Orientation Seminar being held in the Russian Capital, Moscow. 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Athens (GRE), Bangkok (THA), Moscow (RUS), Singapore (SIN) and Turin (ITA) will have to 2007-11-22 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Foreign_language_speaking_volunteers_sought_for_Beijing_Olympics_810.html (BEIJING, November 20)-- Although the number of applicants (730,000) has surpassed the required amount, more foreign language speakers are needed to offer volunteer services for the Beijing Olympic Games, according to the Office of the Volunteer Wor 2007-11-22 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/PC_Factory_for_Beijing_2008_becomes_operational_809.html (BEIJING, November 19) -- The PC Factory, the central facility managed by Atos Origin for the configuration and distribution of the Olympic Games IT equipment to the Olympic venues, has become operational, marking the final stage of central planning 2007-11-22 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/China_to_monitor_environmental_impact_on_health_808.html China will closely monitor environmental effects on human health to ameliorate the harm caused by air or water pollution, under the first-ever action plan of its kind launched on Wednesday. The National Action Plan on Environment and Health (2007-20 2007-11-22 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Ordinary_people_benefit_from_Olympic_Games_807.html (BEIJING, November 21)-- The preparations for the forthcoming Olympic Games have brought considerable benefits to ordinary Beijingers, according to the Beijing Daily. As many sectors need to fulfill the requirements of the Olympics, a series of new 2007-11-22 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Post_Games_sustainable_development_stressed_806.html (BEIJING, November 21)-- Eyeing the long-term effect of the Olympic Games, the organizers started to emphasize the use of Olympic resources for Beijing's sustainable development. The experience and successful practice of the Olympic preparations nee 2007-11-22 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Volunteers_trained_for_gymnastics_events_at_Olympic_venue_805.html (BEIJING, November 20)-- Some 740 volunteers have been trained for two forthcoming Good Luck Beijing sport events. According to BOCOG's schedule, the newly-built National Indoor Stadium will hold the 2007 artistic gymnastics international invitation 2007-11-22 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Flexi_GSM_gets_seating_in_Bird_s_Nest_804.html An overview shows the construction site of the National Olympic Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest in Beijing, November 18, 2007. Nokia Siemens Networks signed a contract with China Mobile Group Beijing Ltd for the delivery of its first Flexi GS 2007-11-22 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_is_capable_of_providing_satisfactory_accommondation_for_tourists_during_803.html With the 2008 Olympics fast approaching, Beijing is beefing up the construction and upgrading of its hotel facilities to meet the demand from tourists and spectators. The Beijing Tourism Administration estimates that the average daily tourist volume 2007-11-22 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Wind_power_plant_launches_in_Beijing_to_support_the_Games_802.html Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 21) -- Guanting Wind Power Plant, the first of its kind in the Chinese capital of Beijing, completed the installation of the first batch of 33 dynamotors on Wednesday. The power plant is capable of providing electric 2007-11-22 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_forestry_bureau_suggests_limiting_Great_Wall_visitors_801.html BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Badaling, the nearest stretch of the Great Wall to Beijing, is receiving far more visitors than its ancient bricks, walls and trees can withstand, the municipal bureau of landscape and forestry reported. In a draft on th 2007-11-22 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Overseas_tourist_visits_to_Beijing_hits_new_monthly_high_800.html BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- A record 472,000 overseas tourists arrived in the Chinese capital in October, pushing the number of foreign visitors to the city to 3.68 million in the first 10 months. Sources with the Beijing Municipal Statistics Burea 2007-11-22 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_builds_weather_stations_for_Olympic_sites_799.html BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Beijing has set up new automatic weather stations (AWS) around local sports venues, in order to provide accurate weather forecasts for the 2008 Olympic Games, a local newspaper -- the Beijing News -- reported Wednesday. 2007-11-22 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/100_000_Beijing_people_choose_to_live_in_Hebei_798.html They are nativedwellers and they work in Beijing. However, every day, they have to shift between two provinces the (provincial level) Beijing Municipality and Hebei Province. Due to the high housing price, many localBeijing residentschoose to buy th 2007-11-22 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Experts_seek__green_solution__to_garbage_disposal_in_Beijing_797.html Finding a green solution for the disposal of Beijing 's garbage in the run-up to next year's Olympic Games was a hot topic over the weekend as environmental experts discussed methods to improve the capital's waste management efficiency. We must mobi 2007-11-22 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Media_day_to_keep_reporters_in_the_loop_796.html Directors from the functional departments of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG) will talk with media face to face every Tuesday starting this week. In order to know more about the requirements from the media, 2007-11-16 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/The_birth_of_the_medals_of_Beijing_2008_paralympic_Games_795.html The medals of Beijing 2008 paralympic Games Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 14)-- Following a process of reseach, planning, targeted solicitation, appraisal and approval, the medals, ribbons, diplomas and presentation boxes for the Beijing 2008 Par 2007-11-15 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/UCCA_contemporary_art_exhibition_held_in_Beijing_794.html Visitors enjoy creative contemporary art on Nov. 14 at the inaugural exhibition of the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA), which is opened lately at the 798 Art Zone in Beijing. Following the inaugural exhibition, UCCA will display a series o 2007-11-15 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Shenzhen_seeks_HK_help_in_ICIF_793.html BEIJING, Nov. 14 -- Shenzhen hopes to have a chance to jointly organize the China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industry Fair (ICIF) with Hong Kong so as to develop the largest culture products exhibition in China into a platform for exporting c 2007-11-15 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_Olympic_Ticketing_Center_announcement_on_the_payment_termination_of_the_792.html Since the end of the first phase of the Beijing Olympic Games ticket sale, there is a remnant of people who were chosen by lottery but have failed to pay for their tickets. In order to guarantee the rights of the ticket-buyers and prepare for the se 2007-11-14 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_Olympic_Ticketing_Center_announcement_on_the_payment_termination_of_the_791.html Since the end of the first phase of the Beijing Olympic Games ticket sale, there is a remnant of people who were chosen by lottery but have failed to pay for their tickets. In order to guarantee the rights of the ticket-buyers and prepare for the se 2007-11-14 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/IOC_awards_internet_and_mobile_rights_for_Beijing_2008_in_New_Zealand_790.html The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced an agreement with Television New Zealand (TVNZ) for the internet and mobile platform exhibition rights within New Zealand for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The IOC selected TVNZ on their ca 2007-11-14 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Medals_unveiled_for_Paralympic_Games_of_2008_789.html Medals of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Click here to zoom in Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 14)-- The Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG) is honored to unveil the medals for the Paralympic Games of 2008. Le 2007-11-14 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Renovations_deliver_a_new_and_improved_Workers__Indoor_Arena_788.html New windows for the Workers' Indoor Arena Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 14) -- The renovation project is complete for the Workers' Indoor Arena, which is set to hold the Good Luck Beijing International Boxing Invitational Tournament from Nov. 17 2007-11-14 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/BOCOG_sets_fixed_day_to_meet_press_787.html An interview with TV journalists Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 13)-- Over 90 foreign journalists visited the Beijing Olympic Media Center on November 13, as the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG) set every Tue 2007-11-14 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/China_sets_up_electrical_monitoring_network_to_guarantee_food_safety_during_Olym_786.html (BEIJING, November 14) -- China has initially established two sets of an electrical monitoring network by using a website platform to guarantee the food safety of the Beijing Olympic Games. The China product quality monitoring website is a public in 2007-11-14 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/China_Focus__China_pork_safe_for_all__not_only_Olympic_athletes_785.html BEIJING, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- The capital's largest pork provider on Monday displayed to locals and the world alike that its meat was safe for all, not only Olympic athletes. With more than 150 Chinese and foreign reporters watching from behind glass 2007-11-14 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Olympic_cheerleading_teams_begin_performance_tour_784.html Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 13) -- On the morning of November 13, 2007, the performance tour for the Beijing 2008 Olympic cheerleading teams began at the New World Shopping Center. Twenty-eight candidates have entered the final Olympic training 2007-11-14 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Gardeners_cover_bushes_for_winter_783.html Beijing's gardeners have begun installing wooden frameworks around the city's greenery in preparation for winter, local media outlet Beijing News has reported. Staff with the Beijing Haidian District Bureau of Landscape and Forestry said that the co 2007-11-14 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Tombs_of_1_800_years_ago_found_in_Beijing_782.html BEIJING, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese archaeologists have discovered over 290 tombs, some of which date back 1,800 years, in Yanqing County, in the northern outskirts of Beijing. Most of the tombs were built in the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)or Tang 2007-11-14 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/National_Grand_Theater_opens_on_Dec__22_781.html Photo taken on Sept. 17, 2007 shows the interior of the newly completed China's National Grand Theater in Beijing. A series of performances will take place to test the equipment of the multi-billion-yuan construction starting from Sept. 25, 2007, ac 2007-11-14 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_braces_for_winter_s_first_snow_780.html BEIJING, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Beijing began emergency preparations on Tuesday for the first snow of the winter, which is forecast to pelt the city late in the evening. City administrative officers inspected many roadside shops on Tuesday, reminding t 2007-11-14 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Fangshan_district_to_build_light_rail_in_2008_779.html (BEIJING, November 12) -- The local government of Fangshan District, Beijing, confirmed that construction of a regional light rail is expected to begin next year. To be constructed four years ahead of schedule, the new rail would link the southwest 2007-11-14 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Six_subway_lines_to_begin_construction_in_Beijing_778.html (BEIJING, November 13) -- Six subway lines will begin construction this year. According to the construction cycle, they will start operating in 2012, said Zhou Zhengyu, vice director of the Beijing Transportation Committee. The six subway lines that 2007-11-14 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Olympic_themed_mosaic_screens_unveiled_in_Beijing_777.html Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 8) -- Olympic-themed mosaic screens of jade and stone carvings with lacquer gilt captivated the spectators at the 2nd China International Cultural and Creative Industry Expo on Thursday. The 136 screens, each 2.008 m 2007-11-13 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Large_sized_metal_models_of_the__Bird_s_Nest__all_sold_out_776.html (BEIJING, November 11)-- The large-sized metal scale models of the Bird's Nest -- the prominent National Stadium for the Olympic ceremonies-- have sold out within two months of their release. The models were launched on September 19. With a limited 2007-11-13 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/141st_anniversary_of_Sun_Yat_sen_s_birth_marked_in_Beijing_775.html BEIJING, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- China's top political advisory body held a ceremony at Beijing's Zhongshan Park on Monday to mark the 141st anniversary of the birth of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the forerunner of China's democratic revolution. The ceremony was p 2007-11-13 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Press_conference_to_unveil_the_Beijing_2008_Paralympic_Games_Medals_771.html The Beijing Olympic Media Centre is pleased to invite you to a press conference to unveil the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Medals. The press conference will be held this Thursday, November 8, 2007. Spokesmen from BOCOG's Paralympic Games Department 2007-11-12 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Theme_campaign_held_on_300_day_countdown_to_Paralympics_770.html BOCOG Volunteer Department Director Liu Jian issues a name-plate to a volunteer training base for the Beijing Olympics and Paralympics. Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 11)-- A theme campaign was held in Beijing on Sunday to promote volunteer servic 2007-11-12 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/China_opens_aperture_for_foreign_media_to_top_athletes_before_Olympics_769.html BEIJING, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- Around 90 reporters from more than 50 medias, most of which were from foreign countries and regions, watched part of the training sessions of China's national teams. It is the first time for me to see the national team tr 2007-11-12 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_thirsty_for_new_water_supplies_768.html Water shortages are hindering Beijing's further development, the city's Vice-Mayor Niu Youcheng has said. The relationship between water and people should concern us more and be better handled, he said on Wednesday, on the sidelines of an internatio 2007-11-12 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/China_to_launch_special_investigation_in_dope_products_ahead_of_Olympics_767.html BEIJING, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- China will launch a special investigation into producers and sellers of dope products to create a clean and fair environment for next year's Olympic Games, China's drug watchdog said on Thursday. The inspection will focus 2007-11-12 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Wedding_feasts_to_boom_in_2008_766.html According to a report by CCTV International, many young people plans to get married in 2008, the year when the Beijing Olympic Games will be held. At present, the reservation for wedding feasts in 2008 is very hot. Mr. Luo will get married next year 2007-11-12 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Official__contingency_plans_in_place_for_bad_weather_765.html BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Organizers of next year's Olympic Games have worked out contingency plans to deal with possible bad weather during the world's prime sporting event, an official said. We have already had a scheme to cope with various weat 2007-11-12 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_blood_service_seeks_Rh__donors_for_Olympics_764.html BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Beijing Red Cross Blood Center (BRCBC) appealed to the public Wednesday to donate Rh- blood to fill blood stocks for the 2008 Olympic Games. Beijing plans to store 800 of the 200-ml units of Rh- blood for the Olympics, bu 2007-11-12 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Universities_change_vacation_schedules_for_Olympics_763.html Photo taken on March, 22, 2007 shows that the Peking University Gymnasium, the venue for 2008 Olympics Ping-Pong events, is under construction. The construction work at the south-east of the university is expected to finish by the end of 2007. [File 2007-11-12 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_increases_subsidy_to_taxi_drivers_762.html BEIJING, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Beijing municipal government has decided to subsidize taxi drivers an additional 110 yuan (14.6 U.S. dollars) a month, following last week's 10-percent price hike for gasoline, diesel oil and aviation kerosene. Start 2007-11-12 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_cultural_industry_expo_ends_with__3_8_bln_deals_761.html BEIJING, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- A four-day international cultural and creative industry expo ended on Sunday in Beijing reaching cooperation or trading deals worth 3.8 billion U.S. dollars, organizers said. A total of 220 intended cooperation deals or 2007-11-12 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/From_Dongzhimen__just_sixteen_minutes_to_the_airport_760.html (BEIJING, November 6) -- Tuesday morning, at Dongzhimen station's northeast corner, the construction work for the final segment of rail for the Airport Extension of Beijing Subway completed. The Airport Extension is controlled by an electric trackin 2007-11-12 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/China_s_first_graffiti_exhibition_opens_in_Beijing_759.html The guests pose at the opening ceremony of China's first Graffiti Exhibition on Thursday morning, November 8, at the Beijing International Exhibition Hall Square.[Photo:CRIENGLISH.com/ Xu Liuliu] Photo Gallery The first graffiti exhibition opened Th 2007-11-12 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_publishes_urban_construction_plan_for_11_new_districts_758.html (BEIJING, November 8)-- On the afternoon of November 7, 2007, Beijing's 11 new districts' urban construction plan was released by the Beijing Planning Commission. The 11 new districts used to form the outskirts of Beijing. Now, they are key connecti 2007-11-12 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Chinese_style_underwear_at_Beijing_Int_l_Fashion_Week_757.html An underwear design contest was held on November 6, 2007, at the Beijing International Fashion Week. The theme of the contest was the style of Tang Dynasty(618 - 907). Photo Gallery An underwear design contest was held on November 6, 2007, at the Be 2007-11-12 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Re_scheduling_of_Beijing_2008_Paralympic_Games_Medals_Press_Conference_756.html A planned press conference regarding the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Medals, slated for November 8 (from 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.) will be rescheduled for a future date. The media will be informed of the new date/time of press conference once confirme 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Engineer_Li__I_see_Bird_s_Nest_as_my_child_755.html File: Workers at the site of the National Stadium on September 29, 2007 Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 6)-- For chief engineer Li Jiulin, the National Stadium or the Bird's Nest, is his beloved child. From 2003, when the project started, till now, 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Olympic_session_of_Beijing_Hong_Kong_symposium_convenes_754.html Liu Jingmin Photo Gallery Tsang Tak-sing (BEIJING, November 6) -- Having Hong Kong host the 2008 Olympic Equestrian events will give rise to new opportunities for increased cooperation between Beijing and Hong Kong, said Beijing vice mayor Liu Jingm 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Equestrian_venues_finished_within_two_years_753.html (BEIJING, November 5)-- The Hong Kong Jockey Club spent over 800 million HKD (approx. 103 million US dollars) and completed the equestrian venues and logistic establishment in less than two years, said Kim Mak, the Executive Director of Corporate De 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Hong_Kong_actively_prepares_for_Olympic_equestrian_events_752.html (BEIJING, November 5)-- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has made extensive preparations for the equestrian events of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2008, according to Mr. Tsang Tak-sing, secretary for Home Affairs Bureau. Th 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Two_Chinese_torchbearers_to_join_relay_outside_the_mainland_of_China_751.html The five contestants (BEIING, November 3)-- Jiang Senlin from west China's Qinghai Province and Lu Yupeng from Gungdong Province will go to Tanzania and Pakistan to conduct the torch relay in Dar es Salaam and Islamabad respectively, according to TV 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/IOC_President_addresses_Economic_Club_of_Chicago_750.html While in the city for the 2007 AIBA World Boxing Championships, IOC President Jacques Rogge visited the Economic Club of Chicago last Friday. At the invitation of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, President Rogge used the opportunity to introdu 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_improves_living_conditions_of_the_peasant_workers_749.html (BEIJING, November 7) -- On the morning of November 6, 2007, the Beijing Construction Committee, the Production Security Control Bureau, and other relevant departments jointly examined production safety at the construction sites in Beijing. Beijing 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Customs_official_stresses_efficiency_of_services_748.html (BEIJING, November 7) -- During the Olympic Games, the Bureau of Exit and Entry Administration will take 45 seconds to handle the inspection of a single passenger and 30 minutes to make a decision about violators of China's laws and regulations, sai 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/China_to_provide_more_convenient_entry_exit_services_during_the_Games_747.html (BEIJING, October 6) -- China will provide more convenient entry and exit services during the Beijing Olympics and will set up customized lines at the key customs ports for relevant personnel of the participating countries and regions, a senior immi 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Shopping_mall_under_construction_at_Olympic_central_area_746.html (BEIJING, November 6) -- A 240,000sq m underground shopping mall at the Olympic central area is expected to be completed by the end of the year. The area, where a number of Olympic venues such as the Bird's Nest and Water Cube are located, is expect 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/China_calls_for_help_on_food_safety_alert_system_745.html China's food safety watchdog on Tuesday called for stronger international cooperation to improve the food safety alert system. China was willing to share experiences and learn better food surveillance practices from abroad to warn of food safety pro 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Horse_fair_marks_China_s_ride_into_equestrianism_744.html BEIJING, Nov. 6 -- The 2007 China International Horse Fair and International Horse Industry Equestrianism Exhibition - the first of its kind in China - was held in the Shanghai East Asia Exhibition Hall last week. The event was organized by the Shan 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Security_on_guard_at_the_Olympic_Sports_Center_743.html (BEIING, November 6) -- The Beijing General Security Service Company recently sent guards to Beijing's Olympic Sports Center to take charge of the security there. As the security service provider designated by the Beijing police for the Beijing Olym 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Design_solicitation_for_Olympic_banners_and_posters__Nov__5_Dec__31_742.html (BEIJING, November 5) -- Beijing's 2008 environmental construction head office has announced a worldwide design solicitation for banners and posters that will be hung along Beijing's major roads, key areas, and around the Olympic venues, reports Bei 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Olympic_memorial_forest_opens_to_the_public_741.html (BEIJING, November 6) -- People from a range of professions joined in a tree planting campaign at the memorial forest for the Olympic Games when it recently opened to the public. Officials from various ministries and commissions were among the crowd 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Preparation_for_the_Beijing_Olympic_Games_going_smoothly_740.html (BEIJING, November 6) -- The preparations for the Beijing Olympic Games in terms of Olympic venue construction, the opening and closing ceremonies, torch relay, and other areas are going on smoothly, reported Song Yu, a member of the Beijing Reform 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/The_Olympic_Village__humanization_and_environmental_protection_739.html (BEIJING, November 6) -- Last week, the 42 apartment buildings in the Olympic Village initially completed construction and were shown to the public. The mystery of the Olympic Village has been unveiled. The vice director of the Olympic Village Depar 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Photocopies_of_thousands_of_ancient_books_on_display_738.html (BEIJING, November 7) -- Legacy of civilization -- China National Library's exhibition of achievements in photocopied publications of ancient books was held in the library's exhibition hall on November 6, 2007. More than 1,500 photocopies of ancient 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Airport_rail_laid_to_link_downtown_Beijing_737.html (BEIJING, November 6)-- The final section of the 28.5km rail linking Beijing International Capital Airport and downtown Dongzhimen was laid on Tuesday, shortening the distance to 16 minutes after the project is completed next July. Starting from Don 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_to_get_Great_Wheel_of_China_736.html Photo Gallery Work on what is said to be the world's largest ferris wheel started yesterday. The Beijing Great Wheel, being built in the Chaoyang Park in the east, will stand at 208 m and aims to offer an unsurpassed view of the city when built by 2 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/New_subway_trains_in_Beijing_735.html New air-conditioning trains were put into trial use on the Line 1 of the Beijing subway on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. This oldest subway line will say goodbye to those trains without air-conditioners. [Photo: cnsphoto] Photo Gallery New air-conditio 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/China_s_largest_publishing_distribution_center_launched_in_Beijing_734.html Beijing Publishing Logistics Center will open on Thursday. The Beijing News reported that this publishing logistics center, located in Tongzhou district, is China's largest publishing distribution center, covering an area of about 300,000 square met 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Rail_links_airport__downtown_in_Beijing_733.html Construction workers work on the Metro line which links the Capital Airport and downtown Beijing, on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. [Photo: Xinhua] Photo Gallery Beijing completed construction on Metro line tracks from the Capital Airport to Dongzhimen 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_completes_track_construction_of_airport_rail_732.html BEIJING, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Beijing rail management company announced on Tuesday that it has completed laying the tracks on an express rail between the downtown area and Beijing Capital International Airport. The 28-km light rail runs from Dongz 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Gridlocked_Beijing_will_not_limit_private_cars_731.html BEIJING, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Beijing authorities will not put a limit on the number of private cars navigating the streets of the capital, despite increasing traffic congestion, a transport official said. Speaking at a forum on urban transport attend 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_to_get_100_emergency_shelters_for_natural_disasters_730.html BEIJING, Nov. 6 -- Beijing authorities are planning to increase the number of emergency shelters downtown to 100, to ready the city for natural disasters such as earthquakes. The plan, unveiled by the Beijing urban planning administration, said more 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Survey__28__only_children_in_Beijing_want_second_child_729.html BEIJING, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Only 28 percent of Beijing's only children want a second child after they get married, even if government policy permits, according to a new survey carried out by a leading Chinese sociology professor. The figure was rele 2007-11-07 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_s_bank_defines__second__mortgage_727.html BEIJING, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) --The Beijing branch of Bank of Communications (BOCOM) has recently given its own definition of a second mortgage, which will base on the house property of the applicant rather than the applicant's family. In Beijing, we wil 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_university_students_must_show_ID_cards_726.html As of Monday, Beijing University will put a new policy in place to keep unauthorized people from entering classrooms and other facilities and disrupting lectures. 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Currently, only the blind are given free rides on public transportation, an official at the Beijing Disabled Persons Federatio 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_to_introduce_tougher_auto_emission_standards_ahead_of_Olympic_Games_723.html BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Beijing will introduce tougher auto emission standards at the beginning of next year, as air pollution has become a major concern for the city in the preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games. It is expected the new standard 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Press_conference_on_Beijing_2008_Paralympic_Games_Medals_722.html The Beijing Olympic Media Centre is pleased to invite you to the press conference on Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Medals on November 8, 2007. The spokesman of BOCOG Paralympic Games Department and Cultural Activities Department will brief you at th 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/News_conference_on_the_preparation_for__Good_Luck_Beijing__Sport_Events_721.html The Beijing Olympic Media Centre is pleased to invite you to a news conference entitled-- The preparation for Good Luck Beijing Sport Events -- slated for this Wednesday, November 7 at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Yang Shu An, the executive vice president will bri 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Digital_Beijing_Building_delivered_for_use_719.html Digital Beijing Building Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 3)-- The Digital Beijing Building, a comprehensive information facility for the Beijing Olympic Games, was delivered for use on Saturday. Construction of the project, the first to be inaugura 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_Olympic_Basketball_show_with_a_Chinese_flair_718.html (BEIJING, November 2) -- BOCOG President Liu Qi, in New York to attend the 62nd session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, met on Thursday with NBA (National Basketball Association) Commissioner David Stern, reports Xinhua Agency. In his m 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Heads_of_some_50_countries_confirm_attendance_of_Beijing_Olympics_717.html Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 1) -- The leaders of some 50 countries have confirmed their attendance of the Beijing Olympic Games next year, Liu Qi, President of BOCOG (Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad) said on Thur 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/China_donates__100_000_to_UN_Trust_Fund_on_Sports_716.html Liu Qi, president of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Beijing Olympiad, addresses the contribution ceremony by the Chinese government to the UN Trust Fund on Sports at the UN headquarters in New York, the United States, Oct. 31, 2007. The Ch 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Liu_Jingmin_commends_HK_on_Olympic_Equestrian_preparations_715.html Scene of the meeting Photo Gallery (BEIJING, October 31) -- Beijing Vice Mayor and BOCOG Executive Vice-President Liu Jingmin met with the visiting Chief Secretary for Administration of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), Henry Tang Ying- 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Liu_Qi_meets_NBC_chairman_Dick_Ebersol_714.html (BEIJING, November 1) -- BOCOG president Liu Qi met with Dick Ebersol, chairman of NBC Universal Sports and Olympics in New York on Thursday. Liu said NBC has visited Beijing several times since last year to discuss all the matters related to Olympi 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/IOC_moves_on_Marion_Jones_doping_case_713.html (BEIJING, November 2) -- International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge has confirmed that former Olympic champion, famous sprinter Marion Jones, would face further action by the IOC after IAAF's treatment upon her. After years of denying s 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Olympic_film_maker_Bud_Greenspan_honoured_712.html Olympic fim-maker Bud Greenspan. (Credit : Chris McGrath/Getty Images) Photo Gallery When people speak about filming the Olympic Games, one name springs to mind straight away: Bud Greenspan. For more than half a century, he has been instantly recogn 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Rogge_confident_about_air_quality_for_Olympics_711.html (BEIJING, November 2)-- IOC President Jacques Rogge is confident that Beijing will ensure the air quality for the 2008 Olympic Games. He made the remarks to the press during a trip to New York on Thursday. BOCOG is carrying out the concept of Green 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Olympic_dragon_made_of_pop_can_pieces_for_the_Games_710.html Zhao Xiuzhen from Jiyuan, central China's Henan Province, shows her marvelous work of art Dragon made of pop can pieces to the audience on Friday, making her best wishes to the Beijing Olympic Games. Photo Gallery Zhao Xiuzhen from Jiyuan, central C 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Olympics_a_chance_to_help_rural_students_improve_health_709.html Students run at a primary school in Changzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province August 31, 2007. The fall semester started on Friday. [newsphoto] Photo Gallery As a rural high school teacher in East China's Shandong Province, I have witnessed my studen 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Photo_exhibition_on_2008_Beijing_Olympics_unveiled_in_Finland_708.html HELSINKI, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- An exhibition of photographs concerning the 2008 Beijing Olympics was opened on Friday in the Helsinki International Culture Center. Co-sponsored by the Chinese Embassy in Finland and the Helsinki International Culture C 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/UN_Secretary_General_meets_with_BOCOG_President_Liu_Qi_707.html UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon (right) meets with Liu Qi, member of the Political Bureau of the 17th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Secretary of the Beijing Municipal CPC Committee, and President of the Beijing Organizing Commit 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Finns_keen_on_Beijing_Olympics_706.html (BEIJING, November 2) -- The people of Finland have a special concern for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, and there will be about 2,000 spectators from Finland willing to visit China for the Games, Xinhua News Agency quoted from a Finland Helsingin 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Security_coordination_group_in_operation_705.html Scene of a press conference held by the Public Security Ministry on November 1. 2007. Credit: Chinapeace.org.cn Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 1)-- The Security Coordination Group for the Beijing Olympic Games is set up and in operation, a spokesm 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Joint_efforts_to_ensure_air_quality_for_Olympics_704.html (BEIJING, November 2)-- Beijing and its neighboring provinces will take synchronized measures to ensure the air quality for the 2008 Olympic Games, said a Xinhua report. In the run-up to the Games, they must take comprehensive measures to tackle env 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/_Dragon_tail__Olympic_themed_gold_bar_to_be_launched_703.html A saleswoman presents the gold bar. (Photo credit: Xinhua) Photo Gallery (BEIJING, October 31)-- The latest Olympic-themed gold bar, engraved with the tail of a dragon beneath the Beijing Olympic logo, will be sold at designated outlets and Bank of 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_Capital_Airport_conducts_Olympic_security_exercise_702.html Photo Gallery (BEIJING, November 1) -- The Beijing Capital Airport division of the Public Security Bureau conducted on Wednesday the largest scale Olympic security policing skills exercise yet. There's an emergency on the airport ramp, move! began t 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Peking_University_to_build_students__center_at_site_of_former_public_notice_boar_701.html BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Peking University is planning to build a students' center at the site of the former public notice boards, whose recent removal has sparked controversy, according toPresident Xu Zhihong. Xu defended the removal, saying the 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_prepares_for_Olympic_tourists_700.html Beijing is pulling out all stops to welcome foreign tourists, well ahead of next year's Olympics Games. The country's largest inbound tourism service, China International Travel Service (CITS), said yesterday that by August next year, tourists can g 2007-11-05 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_to_choose_site_for_second_int_l_airport_699.html China's civil aviation authorities consider to choose southern suburbs in Beijing as site for a second international airport for the Chinese capital, which is faced with gobbling air transport demand in both passengers and cargos in the coming decad 2007-11-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/China_Charity_Federation_launches_new_website_698.html BEIJING, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- The China Charity Federation (CCF) launched a new website, www.usnow.org, in collaboration of over 200 institutions and companies on Thursday. 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About 260 photos and relevant archives kept by the two countries archives departments are on show a 2007-11-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/New_Capital_Airport_terminal_building_improves_customer_service_696.html (BEIJING, November 2) -- The third terminal building of Beijing Capital International Airport will be designated as a multi-functional shopping complex with featured catering facilities, according to the building's plan, which was approved on Thursd 2007-11-04 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Worm_dishes_popular_among_white_collars_in_Beijing_695.html Steamed stick insect, sweet saute chrysalis, fried grasshopper -- these unique worm dishes have had a resurgence in popularity among white-collar women in Beijing. 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The resolution, submitted by China and cosponsored by 186 nations, urges memb 2007-11-01 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Portrait_of_a_cycling_legend_692.html Take a woman who succeeds in a sport dominated by men, With an eye on the clock, An ability to go round in ovals And to cope with hilly terrain; Known for her will to win, Who has won the most titles in her sport; A World Championship gold medallist 2007-11-01 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/UN_adopts_Olympic_Truce_Resolution_691.html Today, the 62nd Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, chaired by Srgjan Kerim, adopted the Olympic Truce Resolution for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Through this resolution, the UN invites its member States to observe and promote p 2007-11-01 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Environmental_class_enters_elementary_schools_in_NE_China_690.html Pupils and students of Green Union of Harbin Institute of Technology pose for photos at Hongqiao Elementary School in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Oct. 30, 2007. This is the fifth time in October for Green Union to ent 2007-11-01 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_declaration_released_at_ASEM_SMEs_ministerial_meeting_689.html BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Ministers from Asian countries and Europe released here on Wednesday the Beijing declaration to enhance exchanges among the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) members and establish effective cooperation mechanisms for small-and 2007-11-01 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Counterfeited_cigarettes_destroyed_in_Beijing_688.html BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- A total of 220,000 cartons of 53 million counterfeited cigarettes, with a price value of 25 million yuan (about 3.33 million U.S. dollars), were destroyed Wednesday in Beijing. 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The latest figures from the committee on Wednesday show 34.5 percent of the 2007-11-01 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Construction_of_Beijing_s_new_light_railway_to_be_completed_by_2010_686.html BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Construction of a light rapid transit rail line connecting Beijing's downtown and the city's eastern economic-technological development area will start by the end of this year and is expected to be completed by 2010, a l 2007-11-01 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Beijing_initiates_weather_forecast_tailored_for_winter_heating_system_685.html BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Beijing has begun to provide weather forecasts tailored for heating in cold weather in a move to reduce energy consumption and pollution in the city. 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Chan was here to attend the 11th Global Forum for Health Research held here 2007-10-31 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Conserving_water_at_the_Bird_s_Nest_and_other_venues_679.html National Stadium (effect photo) Photo Gallery (BEIJING, October 25) -- Water is a precious resource in Beijing, and the residents of this city have made the practice of conserving water a regular habit. Water conversation is also prevalent at the Ol 2007-10-31 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/Success_stories__partnerships_and_future_action_678.html Success stories, partnerships and future action for a sustainable environment were at the centre of the 7th World Conference on Sport and the Environment, which was held in Beijing from 25 to 27 October. Under the motto From Plan to Action, 400 part 2007-10-31 beijing olympics news tickets-beijing2008 Beijing 2008 /beijing-olympics/For_the_good_of_the_athletes_677.html Who better than the athletes to share and exchange experiences about their place and role within the sports movement and society in general? And who better to express their desires and opinions about their life and career? 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