Not a Forbidden City 2008-08-20

http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/20/1881s396388.htm

Respect Liu's Choice in Terms of Human Nature 2008-08-20

http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/20/1881s396386.htm

Emmons Repeats Athens Tragedy 2008-08-19

http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/19/167s395872.htm

To Be a Qualified Spectator 2008-08-19

http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/19/167s395874.htm

You can hear my voices here

Recovery Plan in Quake Areas Will Offer New Jobs 2008-08-16

http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/16/1881s394647.htm

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Belarus President: China to be on "Top of the World" 2008-08-16

http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/16/1881s394637.htm

Behind the Gold Rush 2008-08-15

http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/15/1881s394141.htm

Gold Medalist Hopes to Find Long-Lost Dad 2008-08-15

http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/15/1881s394147.htm

China Installs Wireless Broadcasting in Rural Areas 2008-08-14

http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/14/167s393678.htm

Still a Heroine 2008-08-13

http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/13/1881s393204.htm

Golden surprises 2008-08-13

http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/13/1881s393211.htm

Beijing Sets a New Example for London 2008-08-13

http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/13/1881s393179.htm

Govt's Deep Pockets 2008-08-12

http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/12/167s392714.htm

"Overseas Corps" Matured National Mental Attitude 2008-08-12

http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/12/167s392716.htm

2008 Olympic Summer Games Opens in Beijing 2008-08-09

http://english.cri.cn/6066/2008/08/09/1721s391455.htm

Let's Pump Iron at Gyms, Do Aerobics, Take Kids Swimming 2008-08-08

http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/08/1721s391047.htm

Phones of Top Officials Run Hot 2008-08-08

http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/08/1721s391044.htm

Numerous "Kids' Houses" Spring up 2008-08-06

http://english.cri.cn/4026/2008/08/06/167s390010.htm

Last, today's press......

Checked-- (0820 press-1) Int’l venues need int’l management

Offers are already being sought for the naming rights to the National Stadium, or the Bird's Nest, in Beijing. Six multinational companies are vying for the 30-year naming rights to the Bird's Nest, among various other partnerships on offer for the new facilities. The Water Cube next door is also offering partnership rights.

An editorial in the Beijing News says that this will help Chinese sports develop quickly. Large stadiums have huge operating costs and require comprehensive management. With interest in sports growing in China, the opportunity to get a jump start on the country's stadium branding market is proving attractive to companies around the world.

Sponsorship of venues is a new idea in China. The article notes that stadiums should not rely on government funding, which is not in line with the market economy rules and the sports trends. People should seize the opportunity provided by the Olympics to develop sports in this burgeoning industry in China.

Checked-- (0820 press-2) The Olympic spirit lives on

People at home and abroad, Beijing residents in particular, are continuing to enjoy the Olympics. A commentary in China Daily points out enjoying the Olympics is not necessarily limited to watching the Games. Beyond cheering for the victory of their favorite teams or applauding the tenacity losing athletes have displayed, the paper gives two examples of people displaying their Olympic spirit in different ways.

A dentist has volunteered to polish shoes free of charge outside the Water Cube, happily contributing to the Games in his own unique way. And an anti-smoking advocate is donating competition tickets to anyone who agrees not to smoke for a year. For him, the happiest thing from the Games is the chance to encourage more smokers to abandon their addiction.

The paper highlights the success of the Olympic spirit to be faster, higher and stronger for all the athletes, volunteers and spectators involved. The Games will draw to a close in less than a week. But the paper concludes as many have learned to seek joy in the pursuit of their own goals, the Olympic Spirit will remain in China.

应Ben的要求

贴出我每天的成果

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Checked -- (0819 press-1) Respect Liu’s choice in terms of human nature

China's 110-meter hurdler Liu Xiang's withdrawal from the Bejing Games on Monday shocked the country like no Olympic moment so far. For those eager to see him defend his title, his last-minute withdrawal was disappointing beyond compare.

The Beijing News carries an editorial saying that people should respect Liu's choice and understand the reasons for his withdrawal. It says everyone is faced with tough choices at times, and Liu is no exception.

Liu Xiang became a national celebrity when he topped the podium for the 110-meter hurdles in Athens in 2004, a first in the history of Chinese track and field. Most Chinese were desperate for him to repeat the glory at home to ensure China captures at least one gold medal in the Bird's Nest.

His withdrawal has triggered soul-searching among Chinese fans who wonder whether they placed too much pressure on the athlete. The article says sportsmanship is not only about winning and losing. It's also about how people face obstacles and outcomes.

Most Chinese sports fans still consider Liu Xiang a hero. The paper says that through him, and his tenacious struggle with injuries over the years, people can see fine sportsmanship at work.

Checked -- (0819 press-2) Not a forbidden city

During the seven years in which Beijing prepared for the Olympic Games, the city received 2.1 million new permanent residents, bumping the total to more than 15 million.

The increase includes migrant workers who have contributed to the success of the ongoing sporting event.

An article in the English-language newspaper China Daily says that as the host city of the Games, Beijing has proved to be a city open not only to athletes and sports fans from all over the world, but also to rural migrant workers who aspired to have their urban dream come true in the capital city.

Migrant workers such as construction workers, utility maintenance and sanitation workers, vegetable sellers, and transporters have become an inseparable part of the city thanks to their contributions.

The paper says Beijing has done a great deal in recent years to improve the living standards of its new settlers from rural areas by providing the same level of education and professional training to their children, and gradually granting them the social welfare that used to be enjoyed only by those with local household registrations.

The paper notes municipal decision-makers have come to realize that migrant workers who are contributing to this city should get the pay and services they deserve. It says further progress of the city can only happen with their contribution.

Checked-- (with soundbite) Tamas Ajan: Beijing Olympics are perfect

President of the International Weightlifting Federation, Tamas Ajan, has said the organization of the Beijing Olympic Games, including that of the weightlifting competitions, is a success.

Ajan made the remark in an exclusive interview with CRI.

(2a/soundbites/0819 Ajan-1, in English)

"In my opinion, in the modern Olympic Games era, they are the best organized and the biggest Olympic Games what they had ever. And the organization and the preparation, in my opinion, are very good. The Chinese Organizing Committee is doing everything for the perfect Olympic Games. I am very happy that it shows us the success of the games. The games are going very well."

The Olympic weightlifting competitions came to a close on Tuesday.

Ajan said he was not surprised at China's achievement in weightlifting, in which The country grabbed eight golds and one silver in all the ten categories.

(2a/soundbites/0819 Ajan-2, in English)

"In the modern sports, need the so-called team. Teamwork helps for the preparation. The coaches, the medical doctors, and physical theropist, and these in China are absolutely fantastic. This is why I am very happy. If a host country has many medals and such a good result, I think we have to be very happy. I am very happy and very grateful for China."

Checked--(with soundbite) Belarus President: China to be on “top of the world”

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has spoken highly of the Beijing Games.

In a recent exclusive interview with CRI, Lukashenko said he's especially impressed by the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.

(2a/Soundbites/0815 luka-1, in Russian)

"Undoubtedly, China has achieved victory in the Olympic Games. The organizational work and the opening ceremony show the world China's strength. I think it can barely be achieved in other countries."

President Lukashenko attended the opening ceremony on August 8, along with over 80 foreign political leaders.

He said such a splendid ceremony proves China's leading position in the world and displays the triumph of the Chinese people.

Belarus has sent the largest delegation - 211 athletes - since it began attending the Olympics.

Lukashenko, who's also chairman of the Belarusian Olympic Committee, said sports are one of his passions.

(2a/Soundbites/0815 luka-2, in Russian)

"I think Belarus should learn a lot from China in all respects, especially the experience of governing the country while preparing for the Olympic Games. After the Olympics, Belarus should gain experience from China in the field of sports development as well."

Over the 16 years since Belarus and China established diplomatic ties, the two countries have developed a close relation and a fast and steady economic growth.

Lukashenko expressed the hope that the two sides would further deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in all areas.

(2a/Soundbites/0815 luka-3, in Russian)

"Next, the two sides should think about a strategic partnership and tighter political relations. We certainly don't have any problems. We should further deepen the comprehensive friendly cooperation with each other. I believe that China will be on top of the world in the future."

(0814 Press-1)Behind the gold rush

Behind the increasing number of gold medals Chinese athletes have bagged is the popularity of a wider range of sports in the past three decades. The more people that get involved in a particular sport will certainly provide more candidates for coaches to select from. The achievements of so many athletes in such a wide range of sports arouse more interest from more people.

A commentary in the English language newspaper China Daily says that an increasing number of gold medals for Chinese athletes in an increasingly wider range of sports are because more Chinese have developed an interest in the sports they did not take part in before. Now it is quite common for many to pay for their regular exercise such as swimming, tennis, table tennis or badminton at a sporting venue.

The paper also says that people should not only focus on the glory of medalists, but also on the persistent efforts they made to change their fates by hard work, sweat and toil. With a harvest of medals for China in these Olympic Games, more and more people are expected to take part in sporting activities. This will be one of the most valuable legacies the Games will leave for its host country.

(0814 Press-2) Gold medalist hopes to find long-lost dad

China's gold medalist Guo Wenjun is hoping her new-found fame in winning the 10-metre air pistol competition will help her achieve another goal - finding her long-lost father. She won her gold medal last Sunday, and soon China's millions of "netizens" - internet enthusiasts - got word of her quest to find her father and launched an online search on her behalf.

An article in the Beijing News says that her triumph and heartbroken story touched the Internet users across China and an online notice to search for her father has received tens of thousands of hits. Some internet users say they have found clues about her father.

However, this issue has aroused heated discussion among members of the public. Some quickly respond to the appeal that they hope for another success to show their gratitude to Guo for winning an Olympic gold medal. Some argue that it will violate the privacy of Guo and her family and hope people will not go into details in order to respect Guo's feelings. The paper concludes that when using the Internet for these reasons, users should rely on their own morality as a guide.

Raw—(0807 Press-2) Let’s pump iron at gyms, do aerobics, take kids swimming

After the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, what will be left for the Chinese economy?

According to a study from Bank of China last year, nine out of 12 Olympics host countries witnessed economic downturns after the Games -- a phenomenon called the post-Olympics effect.

Some economists pointed out that a post-Olympics downturn on a national scale happened mainly in smaller economies.

However, how to mitigate the post-Olympics effect on the local Beijing economy is an important issue for city planners.

An article written by an economist and freelancer based in Beijing says that making better use of the Games venues and other sports facilities to foster sports industry may potentially serve as another engine of growth for the local economy. It is unlikely that Beijing would slash fixed asset investment, since the city's appetite for public infrastructure would still be huge. After the Olympics, the sports venues may be turned into commercial leisure and exercising facilities for ordinary citizens.

At this stage of economic development, it is no longer just about Yao Ming and Liu Xiang's business in sports. The so-called Olympics movement first and foremost is all about you and me, ordinary citizens, being healthier, sportier, and happier.

Raw--(0807 Press-1) Phones of top officials run hot

A decision by east China's Jiangxi Province governor, Wu Xinxiong, to publish two mobile phone numbers to hear public complaints about housing problems has received so overwhelming reactions that the phones were damaged by too many calls and have had to be replaced by new ones.

Since the two numbers were published last Friday , the governor's office has received more than 2,000 calls and more than 1,000 text messages from citizens.

The numbers were to hear citizens' complaints about irregularities in the sale of affordable houses and government-subsidized low-rent houses. Most people called to complain about civil disputes, social security and employment issues. A very few of them just called to find out if the two numbers were real.

An article in the Beijing News says that this policy enables citizens to voice their concerns directly to the highest ranking officials of the province. However, controversy remains on whether calling the governor is a proper solution to address public grievances.

The phone number issue signifies the facts that local government and its operation mechanism fail to obtain credibility from the public; people have to turn to governors instead of an administrative mechanism. What people need most might be a more practical and highly-efficiency government rather than a governor's cordial attitude, in terms of solving livelihood problems.

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