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Sarkozy not welcome at Olympics, say China media
BEIJING - China made a barely veiled swipe at French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Thursday and state media warned he can expect a cold public shoulder if he attends the Beijing Olympics after he threatened not to go over Tibet.
People:Nicolas Sarkozy Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics China-France Source:(Reuters)
2008-07-03
US hurdlers take aim at China's golden hero Liu
EUGENE, Oregon (AFP) - China's Liu Xiang, the reigning Olympic and world 110-meter hurdles champion, remains the target for American hurdlers even though Cuba's Dayron Robles swiped his world record three weeks ago.
People:Terrence Trammell Liu Xiang Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AFP)
2008-07-03
Olympics: Beijing takes aim at counterfeit goods
BEIJING (AFP) - Visitors hoping to stock up on China's infamous array of counterfeit goods when they come to Beijing for the Olympics may be disappointed, with authorities carrying out a pre-Games crackdown.
People:Shirley Temple Wang Qishan Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AFP)
2008-07-02
Algae woes hit China's Olympic sailing host city
BEIJING - To host the Olympic sailing events, the Chinese port city of Qingdao moved a massive boat yard, relocated industries and spent about $850 million on transport links, parks, pollution controls and coastal green belts.
Nations:China Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AP)
2008-06-30
China announces Olympics stability drive after riot
BEIJING - China has launched a nationwide campaign to defuse protest ahead of the Beijing Olympic Games, state media reported on Monday, days after a riot in the country's southwest highlighted volatile social strains.
People:Hu Jintao Activities:Weng'an County Incident 2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(Reuters)
2008-06-29
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