Olympics: Beijing 2008 > China As Host
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08.24.08 Under blue skies, Beijing dazzled as Olympic hostGloomy forecasts of smog, terrorism, and rude hosts all but evaporated during the 17-day sports extravaganza, though concern remained about human rights. |
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08.21.08 China: Can Olympic gold last?Its dominance at the Beijing Games’ gold-medal table relied on a massive centralized sports system. |
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08.20.08 Beijing artist finds front-row seats for Olympic workersAlmost 300,000 migrant workers who constructed Olympics sites and infrastructure were driven out of Beijing before the Games. Now, some are returning to the Bird’s Nest to enjoy their handiwork. Correspondent Simon Montlake talks about a Chinese artist treating migrant workers to some Olympic action in Beijing. |
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08.20.08 An Olympic hero, airbrushed from China’s history |
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08.18.08 China tightens grip on protesters |
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08.18.08 For Beijing’s businesses, the Games fall short of goldReporter Peter Ford explains why one of the most watched Olympic Games has attracted less people than expected. |
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08.15.08 In search of a little fun amid the Games |
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08.14.08 Old Beijing tries to avoid wrecking ballUp to 1.5 million residents lost their homes to Olympics-related development, often with little compensation or choice. Defiant homeowners have seen their property trashed. Reporter Peter Ford explains why centuries-old Beijing buildings are being demolished with little outcry. |
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08.12.08 How to nab ’sold out’ Olympic ticketsScalpers are technically subject to jail. But the black market for Olympics tickets is flourishing – sometimes right outside the venue. |
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08.10.08 Violence taints the Beijing GamesSaturday's attack on American tourists, and continued unrest in Xinjiang, have tested the trouble-free Olympics Chinese officials sought. |
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08.08.08 China welcomes the Olympics with fireworks – and wedding bellsThousands of couples got married and gave birth on 8/8/08 because the number symbolizes prosperity. The Beijing Games, which open Friday, were also timed to the "lucky" date. |
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08.07.08 Former Chinese soccer star pushes a radical idea: sports for funGao Hong wants her country to view sports as more than a medal race. Reporter Carol Huang talks about Gao Hong's enthusiasm for training long hours. |
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08.05.08 Games spur little progress on human rightsThe Olympic Committee and China linked the Games to reforms that have gone unfulfilled. Reporter Peter Ford discusses how the Olympics have – and have not – affected China's human rights. |
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08.05.08 Olympic torch – and U.S. cyclists in masks – arrive in BeijingChina tries to choreograph a happy ending to its troubled international tour. |
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08.05.08 Essay: Special agents at the OlympicsDiplomatic Security Service helps keep games safe. |
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08.03.08 For Chinese, it’s the teflon OlympicsThe Beijing Games have been dogged with global criticism on everything from censorship to pollution. But Chinese people still see them as their government does: a great coming-out party. Reporter Peter Ford talks about why a successful Beijing Games is in everyone’s interest, not just China’s. |
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07.31.08 China crimps commerce for Beijing GamesFactories have been shut down, and foreign buyers restricted. Reporter Peter Ford explains why many foreign businessmen can't wait for the Olympics to be over. |
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07.31.08 Why security is tighter in BeijingMeasures include checkpoints around the city and missiles by the Olympic stadium. |
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07.27.08 Eleven days to clean air? Olympic host says yes.Chinese officials say recent antipollution rules are helping. Critics question their data. |
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07.18.08 Two national paths to Olympic gloryThe US's approach looks ad hoc compared with China's centralized system. |
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07.16.08 For Beijing’s Olympic volunteers, the rules are manyIt has carefully vetted and trained 1.7 million people who will do everything from answering questions to presenting medals Staff writer Carol Huang talks with CSMonitor.com's Pat Murphy about Chinese Olympic volunteers, medal presenters, and the challenges that nongovernmental organizations face. Staff writer Carol Huang |
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07.10.08 Europe’s ardor for Olympic boycott coolsDespite earlier tensions over Tibet, French President Nicolas Sarkozy will attend the opening ceremonies in August. |
