The Science and Technology Committee of the 2008 Olympic Games launched a new website to promote the theme “High Tech Olympics” (ÁßëÊäÄ••Ëøê). On one level, this is simply an effort to showcase China’s technological achievements. But the theme “High Tech Olympics” is also designed to address other concerns. Committee Vice-Chair Deng Nan (ÈÇìÊ•†, daughter of […]
Read MoreThe days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining before opening ceremonies of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing are now displayed on a 46-foot tall countdown clock at Tiananmen Square. Officially unveiled on September 21, the clock stands near the entrance of the National Museum at the eastern edge of the Square. With this installation, there […]
Read MoreXinhua reports that the Beijing municipal government has ordered the closure of Tiananmen Square to the pubic on the October 1st National Day, due to concerns about terrorism. The article includes details about the “intense preparations” being made to prevent and respond to terrorist attacks during this holiday. No indication of an imminent threat is […]
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