Winter Games in Beijing has glaring security problems that could expose sensitive data to interception, according to a report
China said on Wednesday that the Olympic torch would go through the Himalayan region as planned on its way to August's Beijing Games. The crackdown on the protests in Tibet and neighbouring Chinese provinces, which may have killed dozens of people, have sparked calls for a boycott of Beijing's showcase Games.
Beijing Olympic organisers have changed the English name of the mascots for the 2008 Games from the "Five Friendlies" to the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese name "Fuwa".
The host of the 2008 Olympic Games is seeking a slogan that will help project an "exciting image" of the city and the country as a whole.
London's stunning victory was warmly received in China, hosts of the 2008 Games in Beijing, who also told the British capital to expect a large Chinese audience.
"One World, One Dream" is the new slogan for the 2008 summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Beijing Mayor Liu Qi made the promise in the city's bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games.
Snow blankets Games, delays Gu's return to competition
Calls grow for global athletics probe after widespread doping allegations.
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