China on Monday announced that prices of 188 traditional Chinese medicines will be cut in its latest effort to provide more affordable medicines.
The price cut mainly covers medicines used in the treatment of wounds, gynecological, eye, nose, ear, throat and skin diseases, said the National Development and Reform Commission, the country's top economic planning and regulating agency.
The commission said retail price reduction averaging 16 percent will take effect as of April 16 and save consumers 1.6 billion yuan each year.
It also urged local authorities to closely monitor the drug market and take timely measures to lower retail prices of any medicines that were marked up from the wholesale price by more than 15 percent at non-profit medical institutions at or above the county level.
Medicines are still over-priced despite several price reductions, said Ma Kai, head of the commission, on March 7, adding the nation needs systematic reforms to ensure medicines are more affordable.
"The drug market is actually very chaotic and many medicines have their names changed to avoid price cuts," he said.
Ma says the government should take more measures to change the system that requires hospitals to earn a profit by selling medicine. He also wants problems in drug production and distribution addressed and to correct irregularities in the approval of new medicines.
(Xinhua News Agency April 10, 2007)2007-04-10 10:25:10Prices of 188 Traditional Medicines Will Be Cutmedicare,medicine,price,tcm1007National Newswww.china.org.cn/enpproperty-->
Friday, May 25, 2007
International Recruitment for 2008 Olympics Volunteers Underway
At a press conference on March 28, the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG) launched recruitment drives for volunteers coming from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, the overseas Chinese diaspora and from foreigners around the world. All those who wish to join and serve the Olympics and lend the volunteer body a veritable global character are invited to apply.
Li Binghua, executive vice president of BOCOG and vice chief of the Beijing Olympic Games Volunteer Work Coordination Group, said that the volunteers recruitment in each of the above areas would benefit from its own agency. For Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, the Hong Kong Home Affair Bureau, Macao Sport Development Board and Beijing Olympic Games Taiwan Compatriot Volunteer Recruitment Center will respectively oversee volunteer recruitment in these areas. For overseas Chinese and foreign applicants, the Beijing Olympic Games Overseas Chinese and Foreign Volunteer Recruitment Centers will field all applications. Starting from March 28, applicants outside the mainland can use the following websites to contact the relevant organization:
Hong Kong: www.hab.gov.hkMacao: www.sport.gov.moTaiwan: www.bjtx.orgOverseas Chinese: www.bjqb.gov.cnForeigner: www.ebeijing.gov.cn
Volunteer consultancy hotline: (00 86) 10-12308
The application period will last a year until the end of March 2008, with BOCOG aiming to complete recruitment by May 2008. The number of volunteers will stand at 70,000 for the Olympic Games and around 30,000 volunteers for the Paralympic Games.
According to Liu Jian, office director of Beijing Olympic Games Volunteer Work Coordination Group, the number of volunteers recruited from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, overseas Chinese, students studying abroad and foreigners may vary depending on application demand.
For the duration of their stint at the Olympics, the volunteers will be required to shoulder the cost of transportation from their place of residence to Beijing and accommodation during their stay in the city.
"The volunteer program for the Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games has attracted widespread attention and support from people from all walks of life. The recruitment for volunteers in Beijing began in August 28, 2006 before spreading to the rest of the mainland on January 2007. So far, 410,000 applicants have been received with over 280,000 coming from Beijing and 130,000 from the rest of China," said Li Binghua.
In addition to 100,000 venue volunteers, about 2,000 city volunteer service stations will dot around Beijing including key transportation points, business centers, scenic spots, hotels, hospitals, clinics and cultural facilities. Basic Requirements for Volunteer Applications
1) Agree to serve the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic games;2) Born prior to (but including) June 30, 1990, and in good health;3) Abide by China's laws and regulations;4) Able to participate in pre-Olympic trainings and related activities;5) Able to work for over seven days running during the Olympic and Paralympic Games;6) Native Chinese speakers should be able to communicate in foreign language(s), and applicants whose mother-tongue is not Chinese should have Chinese-language skills;7) Possess professional knowledge and skills as required for the positions.
(China.org.cn by staff reporter Wang Qian, March 28, 2007)2007-03-30 14:31:23International Recruitment for 2008 Olympics Volunteers Underway2008,beijing,olympiad,olympics,program,volunteers1007News Updateswww.china.org.cn/enpproperty-->
Li Binghua, executive vice president of BOCOG and vice chief of the Beijing Olympic Games Volunteer Work Coordination Group, said that the volunteers recruitment in each of the above areas would benefit from its own agency. For Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, the Hong Kong Home Affair Bureau, Macao Sport Development Board and Beijing Olympic Games Taiwan Compatriot Volunteer Recruitment Center will respectively oversee volunteer recruitment in these areas. For overseas Chinese and foreign applicants, the Beijing Olympic Games Overseas Chinese and Foreign Volunteer Recruitment Centers will field all applications. Starting from March 28, applicants outside the mainland can use the following websites to contact the relevant organization:
Hong Kong: www.hab.gov.hkMacao: www.sport.gov.moTaiwan: www.bjtx.orgOverseas Chinese: www.bjqb.gov.cnForeigner: www.ebeijing.gov.cn
Volunteer consultancy hotline: (00 86) 10-12308
The application period will last a year until the end of March 2008, with BOCOG aiming to complete recruitment by May 2008. The number of volunteers will stand at 70,000 for the Olympic Games and around 30,000 volunteers for the Paralympic Games.
According to Liu Jian, office director of Beijing Olympic Games Volunteer Work Coordination Group, the number of volunteers recruited from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, overseas Chinese, students studying abroad and foreigners may vary depending on application demand.
For the duration of their stint at the Olympics, the volunteers will be required to shoulder the cost of transportation from their place of residence to Beijing and accommodation during their stay in the city.
"The volunteer program for the Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games has attracted widespread attention and support from people from all walks of life. The recruitment for volunteers in Beijing began in August 28, 2006 before spreading to the rest of the mainland on January 2007. So far, 410,000 applicants have been received with over 280,000 coming from Beijing and 130,000 from the rest of China," said Li Binghua.
In addition to 100,000 venue volunteers, about 2,000 city volunteer service stations will dot around Beijing including key transportation points, business centers, scenic spots, hotels, hospitals, clinics and cultural facilities. Basic Requirements for Volunteer Applications
1) Agree to serve the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic games;2) Born prior to (but including) June 30, 1990, and in good health;3) Abide by China's laws and regulations;4) Able to participate in pre-Olympic trainings and related activities;5) Able to work for over seven days running during the Olympic and Paralympic Games;6) Native Chinese speakers should be able to communicate in foreign language(s), and applicants whose mother-tongue is not Chinese should have Chinese-language skills;7) Possess professional knowledge and skills as required for the positions.
(China.org.cn by staff reporter Wang Qian, March 28, 2007)2007-03-30 14:31:23International Recruitment for 2008 Olympics Volunteers Underway2008,beijing,olympiad,olympics,program,volunteers1007News Updateswww.china.org.cn/enpproperty-->
China Promises a 'Non-smoking" Olympics
China, with 350 million smokers that accounts for one third of the world's, has vowed to organize a "non-smoking" Olympic Games.
Zhang Bin, an official with the Ministry of Health (MOH), said Monday at a press conference that the MOH is cooperating with the Beijing organizing committee for the 2008 Olympics to ensure a non-smoking Games.
Smoking will be banned at all designated hospitals for the Games' service by the end of 2007, the official said.
The ban will also be expanded to public places like public transportation tools and offices, with places that offer services to children on top concern, Zhang said.
In his meeting with World Health Organization Director-General Lee Jong-Wook in 2004, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said a non-smoking Games is on the top agenda in the country's preparation for a green Olympics.
The ministry has learned from the practice and experience of previous Games hosts to make anti-smoking measures, Zhang said.
The concept of a "non-smoking" Olympic Games was initiated in 1988, and the idea became true in Barcelona of Spain in 1992.
Considering the country's large smoking population, Zhang warned that China faces many obstacles to overcome in hosting a non-smoking Olympics.
The largest tobacco producer and consumer in the world, China reports about one million deaths of smoking each year, and the figure is expected to reach as many as three million in 2050.
(Xinhua News Agency May 29, 2006)
Zhang Bin, an official with the Ministry of Health (MOH), said Monday at a press conference that the MOH is cooperating with the Beijing organizing committee for the 2008 Olympics to ensure a non-smoking Games.
Smoking will be banned at all designated hospitals for the Games' service by the end of 2007, the official said.
The ban will also be expanded to public places like public transportation tools and offices, with places that offer services to children on top concern, Zhang said.
In his meeting with World Health Organization Director-General Lee Jong-Wook in 2004, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said a non-smoking Games is on the top agenda in the country's preparation for a green Olympics.
The ministry has learned from the practice and experience of previous Games hosts to make anti-smoking measures, Zhang said.
The concept of a "non-smoking" Olympic Games was initiated in 1988, and the idea became true in Barcelona of Spain in 1992.
Considering the country's large smoking population, Zhang warned that China faces many obstacles to overcome in hosting a non-smoking Olympics.
The largest tobacco producer and consumer in the world, China reports about one million deaths of smoking each year, and the figure is expected to reach as many as three million in 2050.
(Xinhua News Agency May 29, 2006)
Two-year Countdown Begins to 2008 Olympic Games
With the support of the Chinese government and the people of the country, work on all aspects of the Olympic Games preparations is moving forward smoothly as planned, according to the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG).
While addressing a press conference in Beijing today, Wang Wei, BOCOG executive vice president and secretary-general, and Jiang Xiaoyu, BOCOG executive vice president, gave an update on the preparations for the 2008 Games.
"It's our solemn commitment to the whole world to hold a high-level Olympic Games with distinguishing features," Wang Wei explained to the media attending the briefing. "That's also the request and expectation of the Chinese government and people."
"One World, One Dream" is the theme, the slogan and soul of the Beijing Olympic Games. "Green Olympics, High-tech Olympics and People's Olympics" are the three concepts which provide the very keys to the event.
According to Wang Wei, following the establishment of the Beijing Olympic Media and Communications Coordination Group and Security Coordination Group, the Foreign Affairs Coordination Group, Beijing Capital International Airport Coordination Group, Olympic Torch Relay Leading Group and Opening and Closing Ceremonies Leading Group for the Games were all set up this year. They have provided a firm foundation and guarantee smooth operations in all relevant areas in terms of organization and delivery.
In addition, the Beijing municipal government has established the Beijing 2008 Construction Headquarters Office, the Beijing 2008 Environment Construction Headquarters Office and the Olympic Legislation Coordination Group in succession to oversee venue construction, urban environmental protection and Games-time policy research respectively.
People from all walks of life have been actively involved in the preparatory work such as marketing, the solicitation of the Olympic emblem, theme slogan, mascot and songs for the Games, Wang said, adding that society as a whole were enthusiastic to participate in the preparation for the Games।
He illustrated the preparatory work involved in the Games thus:
Olympic venue construction proceeds smoothly. Beijing requires 37 competition and 76 training venues for the 2008 Olympic Games. Construction of 15 new competition venues has been started. Main structures of some key venues have been completed. The construction of the Olympic Village and other facilities progresses smoothly. Renovation and expansion of some of the existing facilities as well as provision of temporary venues is underway and the renovation projects for the rest of the existing competition venues will begin by the end of the year.
Work on competition organization is moving forward at a steady pace. Competition Schedule by Day and Competition Schedule by Session have been worked out. Competition managers for 28 events have been identified. Training venues for most sports have been defined. Games preparation in co-host cities is also progressing smoothly and the Olympic Equestrian Committee has been established in Hong Kong. Prior to the Olympic Games, Beijing will host a number of test events. At present, the relevant departments of Beijing and Qingdao municipalities are preparing two such events -- the International Softball Federation XI Women's World Championship and an International Sailing Regatta which will take place in August.
Preparation for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games is going on at the same time. Coordination and communication with the International Paralympic Committee has been enhanced. Working teams and mechanisms for the Beijing Paralympic Games have been established. Following the unveiling of the emblem for the Paralympic Games, construction of easy to use facilities for those with disabilities continues as planned. Paralympic marketing is underway. So far 22 domestic and overseas enterprises have become Partners or Sponsors of the Paralympic Games. The mascot for the Games will be made public on September 6 which is the day the two-year countdown to the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games commences.
Marketing efforts have paid off. Apart from 11 IOC's Worldwide Olympic Partners who'll offer financial and service support to the Beijing Olympic Games, another 11 Chinese and overseas companies have become Partners of the Games. In addition, nine Chinese and foreign enterprises were selected as the Sponsors of the Games. Six Exclusive Suppliers and one Supplier are identified.
Communications and cultural activities have seen good results. The achievements in this respect included the unveiling of the Olympic Games emblem, the theme slogan and the "Friendlies" mascots. Four Olympic Cultural Festivals have been organized and the core team and guidelines for the opening and closing ceremonies established. Work on the Torch Relay is moving forward smoothly. The Torch Relay will focus on domestic areas and involve overseas cities as well. In addition, Beijing 2008 Olympic Education Program for Primary and Secondary School Students has been launched, with 200 model schools designated for the Program. The Olympic Volunteers Program will be launched in late August to officially start recruitment and training of volunteers.
Media and Games services upgraded. The First World Press Briefing and the Second World Broadcasters Meeting will be held soon in Beijing. A well conceived security plan has been developed to ensure a safe Olympic Games. Progress has also been made in all the areas of Games Services such as transport, accommodation, catering, accreditation and the like.
City Operations officially inaugurated. A City Operation Liaison Officer, a City Look Liaison Officer and a Culture and Entertainment Liaison Officer have been appointed. The concept for City Operations has been formulated which defined the goals, tasks, coordination, resources and organizational structure for the Games-time City Operations. Currently, BOCOG is working with related districts, counties and other government agencies of Beijing on the tasks to ensure successful venue operations and periphery support.
"In the coming two years we'll act in line with the instructions about the Games preparation set by the Chinese government and further intensify the work in all aspects," said Wang. He welcomed the wider attention and participation of the public in the Games preparation.
Beijing Seeks Theme Song for 2008 Olympic Games
Beijing Olympic organizers on Sunday kicked off another round of campaign to solicit a theme song for the 2008 Games.
The deadline to submit candidate songs is March 10, 2008, and a cash reward of 20,000 yuan (about US$2,565) will be given to each of the 25 winners selected by a panel of professional musicians, the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2008 Olympic Games (BOCOG) said in a press release.
The worldwide solicitation, which has entered the fourth edition of its kind, also targets a theme song for the 2008 Paralympic Games as well as theme songs for torch relay and ceremonies events.
The theme song for the 2008 Olympics, to be picked from all the entries of the four editions, will be unveiled 100 days before the opening ceremony of the Games, said BOCOG.
The Beijing Olympics take place from Aug. 8 to 24, 2008.
The deadline to submit candidate songs is March 10, 2008, and a cash reward of 20,000 yuan (about US$2,565) will be given to each of the 25 winners selected by a panel of professional musicians, the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2008 Olympic Games (BOCOG) said in a press release.
The worldwide solicitation, which has entered the fourth edition of its kind, also targets a theme song for the 2008 Paralympic Games as well as theme songs for torch relay and ceremonies events.
The theme song for the 2008 Olympics, to be picked from all the entries of the four editions, will be unveiled 100 days before the opening ceremony of the Games, said BOCOG.
The Beijing Olympics take place from Aug. 8 to 24, 2008.
Foreign Enterprises Seek Biz Opportunities at Beijing Olympics
Foreign enterprises are seeking business opportunities by teaming up with the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
The United Parcel Service Incorporated has been named by the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games or BOCOG as a sponsor of the event. It will provide logistics and express delivery services for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
As a worldwide partner of the Olympic Games, the General Electric Company has also signed a partnership agreement with BOCOG and is a sponsor of the Chinese Olympic Committee. It will provide a wide range of products and services, including energy power generation and distribution systems.
EF Group, an education company headquartered in Switzerland, has been selected as the official language training supplier of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
World express delivery giant FedEx has signed an agreement with the Chinese Badminton Association to become the official sponsor of the national team from 2006 to 2008.
Businesses engaged with the Beijing Olympic Games are expected to generate production value of 1.5 trillion yuan. An increasing number of both domestic and foreign enterprises will profit from taking part in the international event.
The United Parcel Service Incorporated has been named by the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games or BOCOG as a sponsor of the event. It will provide logistics and express delivery services for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
As a worldwide partner of the Olympic Games, the General Electric Company has also signed a partnership agreement with BOCOG and is a sponsor of the Chinese Olympic Committee. It will provide a wide range of products and services, including energy power generation and distribution systems.
EF Group, an education company headquartered in Switzerland, has been selected as the official language training supplier of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
World express delivery giant FedEx has signed an agreement with the Chinese Badminton Association to become the official sponsor of the national team from 2006 to 2008.
Businesses engaged with the Beijing Olympic Games are expected to generate production value of 1.5 trillion yuan. An increasing number of both domestic and foreign enterprises will profit from taking part in the international event.
Olympic Projects Progress on Course
Systematic progress has been made in the construction of all 2008 Olympics competition venues, training venues and auxiliary facilities, it was announced at a regular press briefing held in Beijing on Thursday.
Wu Jingjun, chief engineer of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Project Construction Headquarters Office said the safety and quality of the projects has been paramount.
Up to now, he said, the number of Olympic venues and related projects under construction stands at 45, including 25 competition venues, 15 training venues and 5 Olympic-related projects। In addition, Fengtai Softball Field (a renovated project) and the track field of Chaoyang Sports Center (a training venue) are ready for use.
Updating on the venues to be constructed from scratch, Wu announced the following:
With the successful welding of the main steel structures on August 31, the removal of the supporting steel beams on September 17 and the hoisting of the steel structure on November 30, construction on the National Stadium's main bulwark structure has been fully completed. Construction of the main stadium, also called the "Bird's Nest," is shifting to the installation of membranes, retro-fits and decorations, installation of electro-mechanical equipment and the exterior engineering project.
-- The National Aquatics Center: The main steel structures have been completed, the installation of the membrane structure is in smooth progress, whilst the walls and external roof membranes are expected to be finished by the end of this year.
-- The National Indoor Stadium: Work on the main structure and steel structure is complete, the steel roof and exterior decoration are scheduled to be done by the end of this year.
-- Wukesong Indoor Stadium: Steel structure completed, installation of the roof and curtain walls are well underway, with the exterior decoration expected to be completed by the end of this year.
-- China Agriculture University Gymnasium, Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium, Peking University Gymnasium and the Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium: Steel-reinforced concrete structures and steel structures complete with the metal roofs and curtain walls under construction.
-- Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park: Excavation of the racing courses finished with attention now shifted to water reservation and experimentation, with other separate projects under construction or decoration.
-- Beijing Shooting Range Hall: Interior decoration underway.
-- Laoshan Velodrome: Decoration and installation of equipments underway.
-- The Olympic Green Tennis Center: Construction of the field's concrete structure is being done, with the main concrete structure set for completion by the end of the year.
Turning to the projects under renovation and expansion, Wu said:
-- Fengtai Softball Field: Ready for use.
-- Workers' Stadium and Workers' Indoor Arena: Dismantlement and reinforcement work in progress.
-- Beijing Shooting Range Hall CTF: Construction on the main body, firing pit and range infrastructure in progress.
-- The Olympic Sports Center Stadium, Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, Ying Tung Natatorium and Capital Indoor Stadium: Structural reinforcement and expansion of the existing venues underway.
-- Laoshan Mountain Bike Course: Structural construction of the Complex Service Building completed.
-- Beihang University Gymnasium and Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium: Renovation and expansion set to be started this month.
On the temporary venues, the chief engineer said:
-- Fencing Hall (located inside the National Conference Center): Construction underway.
-- Beach Volleyball Ground in Chaoyang Park: Basic construction finished, steel structures of the main competition ground and the warm-up ground are being installed.
-- Hockey Field in the Olympic Park: Basic construction finished, steel structures of the main competition ground being installed.
-- Shooting Range in the Olympic Park: Basic construction finished.
-- Wukesong Baseball Field: Basic earthwork done with the steel structure for the stands being installed.
-- BMX Field, Urban Cycling Road Course and Triathlon Venue: Construction of BMX Field is planned to start by the end of this year, construction on Urban Cycling Road Course and Triathlon Venue to start after March 2007.
Referring to the training venues, he said:
-- Track Field of Chaoyang Sports Center is ready for use while another 15 projects, including the training field in the Olympic Sports Center, the Yard of Capital Indoor Stadium and training venues at district or county levels are being renovated. Five venues will be constructed at the end of this year with another 24 venues due to be launched in 2007.
Speaking of the Olympic-related facilities, Wu said:
-- The steel structure of the National Conference Center has been done, and construction on the secondary structure and the installation of the mechanical and electrical equipments are in full progress. Work on the roof and exterior decoration is expected to be completed by March 2007.
-- The main structure of the Digital Beijing Building has been finished, work on the initial decoration and installation of mechanical and electrical equipments is being done, the exterior decoration is to be completed by the end of this year.
-- The Olympic Village's 42 residential buildings in the four zones are in full progress, with the construction of the concrete structure being scheduled to be completed by the end of this year, and followed by decoration.
-- The over-ground structure of the 16 apartment buildings of the Media Village is well underway.
-- The excavation of the lake and the mound work of the Olympic Green have been finished and the re-plantation and water system are underway.
Wu said there are 62 roads and 4 bridges to be constructed around Olympic venues. As of today, 51 roads and 3 bridges are under construction, with 20 roads and 2 bridges already open to traffic. Construction of two more roads and one bridge are to be launched by the end of this year and another 9 roads in 2007.
Wu said 2006 saw many technological problems solved at the sites of Olympic projects, and the three Olympic concepts, 'Green Olympics, People's Olympics and High-tech Olympics' carried out. The engineers, technicians and workers put forward numerous innovative proposals to save land, energy, water and materials. What was done in 2006 laid a sound foundation for 2007 when all the Olympic projects will be completed.
Beijing to Have Extra Fire Stations for Olympic Venues
Beijing plans to establish 26 temporary fire stations near stadiums and gymnasiums as part of its fire safety plan for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, a Ministry of Public Security official said last Friday.
Guo Tienan, director of the fire department under the Ministry of Public Security, said Beijing is drawing up a fire emergency plan that will ensure that firemen can be at a fire scene in five minutes.
To meet the requirement, 26 temporary fire stations will be built nearby 31 stadiums and gymnasiums, Guo said.
Firemen will also check fire risks citywide and ask units to specify their emergency response time.
A fire accident remote monitoring system will be set up to provide early warnings to citizens.
The objectives of the Beijing municipal fire department are to prevent and control fires in Olympic venues and quickly and efficiently control fires breaking out in other parts of the city both prior to and during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Guo said.
Guo Tienan, director of the fire department under the Ministry of Public Security, said Beijing is drawing up a fire emergency plan that will ensure that firemen can be at a fire scene in five minutes.
To meet the requirement, 26 temporary fire stations will be built nearby 31 stadiums and gymnasiums, Guo said.
Firemen will also check fire risks citywide and ask units to specify their emergency response time.
A fire accident remote monitoring system will be set up to provide early warnings to citizens.
The objectives of the Beijing municipal fire department are to prevent and control fires in Olympic venues and quickly and efficiently control fires breaking out in other parts of the city both prior to and during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Guo said.
Olympic Venues Tour to Open to the Public
"When will we common people be able to visit the 2008 Olympic venues?" a Beijinger surnamed Zhang asked.
Most Beijingers like Zhang have been eagerly waiting for a tour since the first day of construction. Zhang's dream will soon come true.
The main Olympic venues, including the The National Olympic main venue, dubbed with "Bird's Nest" and the National Aquatic Center, or the "Water Cube" will be open to the public for tours, the First reported yesterday.
As all competition venues for the Games will be completed by the end of this year as planned, tours of the Olympic venues will be launched, Yu Debin, Beijing Tourism Bureau vice president, told the First.
Yu also said more than 20 international sports tournaments and Olympic test events will provide a good opportunity for Beijing sports tourism, especially those events linked with the Olympics.
According to Yu, a special Olympic zone of 100 sq. m will be set up at the upcoming 2007 Beijing International Traveling Exposition, aimed at promoting Olympic venue tourism and sports events tours.
Most Beijingers like Zhang have been eagerly waiting for a tour since the first day of construction. Zhang's dream will soon come true.
The main Olympic venues, including the The National Olympic main venue, dubbed with "Bird's Nest" and the National Aquatic Center, or the "Water Cube" will be open to the public for tours, the First reported yesterday.
As all competition venues for the Games will be completed by the end of this year as planned, tours of the Olympic venues will be launched, Yu Debin, Beijing Tourism Bureau vice president, told the First.
Yu also said more than 20 international sports tournaments and Olympic test events will provide a good opportunity for Beijing sports tourism, especially those events linked with the Olympics.
According to Yu, a special Olympic zone of 100 sq. m will be set up at the upcoming 2007 Beijing International Traveling Exposition, aimed at promoting Olympic venue tourism and sports events tours.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2007
China to launch first space telescope
China plans to launch its first space telescope, or the Chinese version of Hubble, into orbit in 2005, one of the country's top scientists announced Wednesday.
"China will complete the project of its own space telescope in 2005, which will make the country one of the world's leaders in astronomy," said Lu Yongxiang, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
Meanwhile, in order to concentrate China's top astronomical talents, CAS Wednesday combined the country's eight major observatories into a national one.
According to the research plan of the National Astronomical Observatories (NAOC), scientists are scheduled to build a radio telescope with a lens diameter of 2.3 meters, while completing the project for the Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopy Telescope (LAMOST).
The telescope will focus on galaxy formation and evolution, as well as solar activities and the causes of climate disasters.
In addition, the NAOC will provide a precise astronomical almanac of the Asian and Pacific Region for other countries.
"China will complete the project of its own space telescope in 2005, which will make the country one of the world's leaders in astronomy," said Lu Yongxiang, president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
Meanwhile, in order to concentrate China's top astronomical talents, CAS Wednesday combined the country's eight major observatories into a national one.
According to the research plan of the National Astronomical Observatories (NAOC), scientists are scheduled to build a radio telescope with a lens diameter of 2.3 meters, while completing the project for the Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopy Telescope (LAMOST).
The telescope will focus on galaxy formation and evolution, as well as solar activities and the causes of climate disasters.
In addition, the NAOC will provide a precise astronomical almanac of the Asian and Pacific Region for other countries.
Top Tenors to Back up Olympic Bid
When western opera meets eastern mystique in Beijing's ancient Forbidden City next month, the world's attention will be drawn to the event.
The world-famous Three Tenors - Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras - are staging the concert in support of Beijing's bid to host the Olympics in 2008.
On June 23, which is International Olympic Day and only 21 days away from the moment that the International Olympic Committee votes to decide the venue of the 2008 Summer Games, the singers will debut their show in China.
Beijing bid officials consider the hosting of the concert in the ancient capital to be a perfect example of the city's cultural heritage and capacity, guaranteeing the success of the 2008 Olympics.
"This concert will most convincingly convey to the world Beijing's image of being open and culturally diverse," said Jiang Xiaoyu, vice-president of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Bid Committee.
"It will bring the world's spotlight to Beijing as the bid reaches a crucial moment," said Jiang.
An expected crowd of 30 ，000 will watch the performance in the Wuman plaza, inside the Forbidden City, while giant screens will convey the show to another 70，000 people in neighboring Zhongshan Park and the Workers' Cultural Palace.
Jiang said the concert demonstrates how culture-centered the "People's Olympics" are considered to be in Beijing.
Co-organizer China National Culture & Art Co. Ltd has also revealed that three Chinese sopranos will join the opera stars on stage.
The performance will be the third time the vast former imperial palace has formed a backdrop for Western musical performances.
Greece-born pianist Yanni played there in 1997，followed in 1998 by a rendition of Puccini's opera Turandot by the Florence Opera House Company from Italy.
The world-famous Three Tenors - Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras - are staging the concert in support of Beijing's bid to host the Olympics in 2008.
On June 23, which is International Olympic Day and only 21 days away from the moment that the International Olympic Committee votes to decide the venue of the 2008 Summer Games, the singers will debut their show in China.
Beijing bid officials consider the hosting of the concert in the ancient capital to be a perfect example of the city's cultural heritage and capacity, guaranteeing the success of the 2008 Olympics.
"This concert will most convincingly convey to the world Beijing's image of being open and culturally diverse," said Jiang Xiaoyu, vice-president of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Bid Committee.
"It will bring the world's spotlight to Beijing as the bid reaches a crucial moment," said Jiang.
An expected crowd of 30 ，000 will watch the performance in the Wuman plaza, inside the Forbidden City, while giant screens will convey the show to another 70，000 people in neighboring Zhongshan Park and the Workers' Cultural Palace.
Jiang said the concert demonstrates how culture-centered the "People's Olympics" are considered to be in Beijing.
Co-organizer China National Culture & Art Co. Ltd has also revealed that three Chinese sopranos will join the opera stars on stage.
The performance will be the third time the vast former imperial palace has formed a backdrop for Western musical performances.
Greece-born pianist Yanni played there in 1997，followed in 1998 by a rendition of Puccini's opera Turandot by the Florence Opera House Company from Italy.
Taipei and Beijing Joint Hosts Under Conditions: BOBICO
Vice President of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Bid Committee (BOBICO) Jiang Xiaoyu said in Hong Kong on May 22 that BOBICO will discuss with the Olympic Committee of Chinese Taipei on the issue of jointly hosting the 2008 Olympic Games as long as three conditions are met.
He told a press conference Tuesday that the three conditions must be met before Beijing and Taiwan can explore the prospect of jointly hosting the Olympic games.
The first condition is that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) chooses Beijing as the host city of the 2008 Olympic Games. The second condition is that the IOC approves Beijing to put certain Olympic events under the host of other cities. This is because the IOC regulations stipulate that the Olympic Games have to be held in one city of one country. The third condition is that both sides recognize the "One China" principle.
Jiang said that though it is too early to consider the issue of joint hosting of the Olympic Games by Beijing and Taipei, BOBICO has already hosted a number of activities together with the Olympic Committee of Chinese Taipei, such as an Olympic run attended by people across the Taiwan Straits.
Jiang was in Hong Kong to attend a large-scale dinner party that all sectors of Hong Kong jointly held to support Beijing's bid to host the Olympic Games.
He told a press conference Tuesday that the three conditions must be met before Beijing and Taiwan can explore the prospect of jointly hosting the Olympic games.
The first condition is that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) chooses Beijing as the host city of the 2008 Olympic Games. The second condition is that the IOC approves Beijing to put certain Olympic events under the host of other cities. This is because the IOC regulations stipulate that the Olympic Games have to be held in one city of one country. The third condition is that both sides recognize the "One China" principle.
Jiang said that though it is too early to consider the issue of joint hosting of the Olympic Games by Beijing and Taipei, BOBICO has already hosted a number of activities together with the Olympic Committee of Chinese Taipei, such as an Olympic run attended by people across the Taiwan Straits.
Jiang was in Hong Kong to attend a large-scale dinner party that all sectors of Hong Kong jointly held to support Beijing's bid to host the Olympic Games.
Beijing On the Way to Software Giant
Beijing's software industrial base has initially taken shape and its goal of being a software giant seems not to be far away.
The latest figure shows that only in the city's official software industrial base, the number of software companies has reached more than 1,340, producing 1,178 software products.
Among the software companies in Beijing, Legend, Tsinghua Tongfang and a number of other names have become the nation's most famous brands in recent years.
At present, Beijing has more than 60,000 people in the software industry, accounting for 35 percent of the nation's total figure.
Last year, the IT sector contributed to over 60 percent of Beijing's economic growth, with a total production value of 90 billion yuan (11 billion US dollars).
(People's Daily 06/13/2001)
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The latest figure shows that only in the city's official software industrial base, the number of software companies has reached more than 1,340, producing 1,178 software products.
Among the software companies in Beijing, Legend, Tsinghua Tongfang and a number of other names have become the nation's most famous brands in recent years.
At present, Beijing has more than 60,000 people in the software industry, accounting for 35 percent of the nation's total figure.
Last year, the IT sector contributed to over 60 percent of Beijing's economic growth, with a total production value of 90 billion yuan (11 billion US dollars).
(People's Daily 06/13/2001)
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Time to give Beijing chance to host Olympic Games - Mayor
Beijing has the ability to host an excellent Olympic Games, and it is also time to give the world's biggest developing nation a chance to host an Olympics, Beijing's mayor Liu Qi said when attending the Association of National Committees of Africa (ANOCA) which concluded in Mombasa on Thursday.
Liu and representatives from Paris, Osaka, Istanbul and Toronto, candidate cities for the 2008 Olympics, attended ANOCA meeting in this port city of Kenya as special guests.
Liu told journalists at the Whitesands Hotel that the reports by some western news media which said that Beijing lacks sports facilities to host Olympic Games is only a misunderstanding.
Beijing needs 37 sports venues to host the 2008 Olympic Games, and 12 of them have already been there, he said, adding that these facilities have been upgraded for the 21st World University Games set for August in Beijing. The Universiade are expected to attract more than 6,500 athletes from 160 countries and regions worldwide.
"We have promised to the Organizing Committee of Universiade that Beijing will turn the event into one of the best in history, and such confidence is based on these well-built facilities," he said.
Beijing will build 23 more sports facilities, but only eight of them will be specially built for the Olympic Games, with the rest to be constructed irrespective of the result of Beijing's Olympic bid.
Some 15 billion US dollars are spent on infrastructure construction in the Chinese capital city every year.
"It is really a small sum for Beijing to spend 1.2 billion US dollars needed for building Olympic facilities over a period of seven years," he said.
Answering whether the issue of human rights will hinder Beijing 's chance of hosting the Games, Liu said that the bid for the 2008 Olympics is a sporting issue totally unrelated with a political matter, and what is more, China has made great advance in improving human rights.
"The campaign linking the human rights issue with Beijing's bid is merely a propaganda to taint Beijing's image," he said.
In his presentation to the ANOCA assembly, Liu said that Beijing has put forward the concept of "New Beijing, Great Olympics", aiming to turn the 2008 event into one that will help improve environment, raise people's living standard and promote cultural exchanges.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) evaluation report on the five candidate cities for the Games says that to hold the event in Beijing will leave a unique legacy to China and its sports. "We are willing to share the legacy with the whole world," Liu said, adding that if Beijing wins the Games, it will set up an Olympic foundation to promote the exchanges among athletes of all countries and further advance the sports sector in developing countries.
Beijing's strong wish to host the 2008 Olympics and its concrete preparation efforts have won praise from many ANOCA members.
E. Zambi, secretary general of the Tanzanian Olympic Committee, said that he has learned from IOC documents and other sources that Beijing has devoted great efforts to prepare for the Olympics.
"It is high time for the Olympics to be held in Beijing, as enough evidence has shown the city has the determination and ability to host a good Olympics" he said.
His words was echoed by Angola Olympic Committee President Rogerio Nunes da Silva, who said that Beijing has improved a lot in almost every aspect since it lost the bid by a narrow margin to Sydney for the 2000 Games.
There have been too many negative reports on China by western media, and to give Beijing the chance to host an Olympics will enable the world to see what is really happening in the country, he said.
What is more important is that China is a developing country, and Beijing hosting the Games will help narrow the gap between rich and poor countries in the world, he added.
Liu and representatives from Paris, Osaka, Istanbul and Toronto, candidate cities for the 2008 Olympics, attended ANOCA meeting in this port city of Kenya as special guests.
Liu told journalists at the Whitesands Hotel that the reports by some western news media which said that Beijing lacks sports facilities to host Olympic Games is only a misunderstanding.
Beijing needs 37 sports venues to host the 2008 Olympic Games, and 12 of them have already been there, he said, adding that these facilities have been upgraded for the 21st World University Games set for August in Beijing. The Universiade are expected to attract more than 6,500 athletes from 160 countries and regions worldwide.
"We have promised to the Organizing Committee of Universiade that Beijing will turn the event into one of the best in history, and such confidence is based on these well-built facilities," he said.
Beijing will build 23 more sports facilities, but only eight of them will be specially built for the Olympic Games, with the rest to be constructed irrespective of the result of Beijing's Olympic bid.
Some 15 billion US dollars are spent on infrastructure construction in the Chinese capital city every year.
"It is really a small sum for Beijing to spend 1.2 billion US dollars needed for building Olympic facilities over a period of seven years," he said.
Answering whether the issue of human rights will hinder Beijing 's chance of hosting the Games, Liu said that the bid for the 2008 Olympics is a sporting issue totally unrelated with a political matter, and what is more, China has made great advance in improving human rights.
"The campaign linking the human rights issue with Beijing's bid is merely a propaganda to taint Beijing's image," he said.
In his presentation to the ANOCA assembly, Liu said that Beijing has put forward the concept of "New Beijing, Great Olympics", aiming to turn the 2008 event into one that will help improve environment, raise people's living standard and promote cultural exchanges.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) evaluation report on the five candidate cities for the Games says that to hold the event in Beijing will leave a unique legacy to China and its sports. "We are willing to share the legacy with the whole world," Liu said, adding that if Beijing wins the Games, it will set up an Olympic foundation to promote the exchanges among athletes of all countries and further advance the sports sector in developing countries.
Beijing's strong wish to host the 2008 Olympics and its concrete preparation efforts have won praise from many ANOCA members.
E. Zambi, secretary general of the Tanzanian Olympic Committee, said that he has learned from IOC documents and other sources that Beijing has devoted great efforts to prepare for the Olympics.
"It is high time for the Olympics to be held in Beijing, as enough evidence has shown the city has the determination and ability to host a good Olympics" he said.
His words was echoed by Angola Olympic Committee President Rogerio Nunes da Silva, who said that Beijing has improved a lot in almost every aspect since it lost the bid by a narrow margin to Sydney for the 2000 Games.
There have been too many negative reports on China by western media, and to give Beijing the chance to host an Olympics will enable the world to see what is really happening in the country, he said.
What is more important is that China is a developing country, and Beijing hosting the Games will help narrow the gap between rich and poor countries in the world, he added.
Special Olympic President Backs Beijing's Bid
A Games in Beijing will represent the development of the Olympic Movement, said International Special Olympics President Timothy Shriver in Beijing on Sunday.
Shriver expressed support to Beijing's bid for the 2008 Olympiad while attending a reception in celebration of a fruitful program of Special Olympics China Millennium March.
"I had had discussions with the Olympic family. I think there is widespread belief that Beijing can run a successful Games, Beijing can make the sports facilities that are necessary," said Shriver.
The American stressed that if Beijing wins the right of hosting the Olympiad, it will mean more than a Games itself.
"Importantly, Beijing can be a symbol of what the Olympic Movement is all about," said Shriver who has been in Beijing for the third time.
"It will bring the Olympic message to Asia, to this great country in China, and show that the developing countries are capable of entering the community of nations in the pursuit of peace and brotherhood," he added.
Beijing, along with Paris, Toronto, Osaka and Istanbul, is bidding for the 2008 Games. The International Olympic Committee will make its final decision at Moscow on July 13.
Shriver expressed support to Beijing's bid for the 2008 Olympiad while attending a reception in celebration of a fruitful program of Special Olympics China Millennium March.
"I had had discussions with the Olympic family. I think there is widespread belief that Beijing can run a successful Games, Beijing can make the sports facilities that are necessary," said Shriver.
The American stressed that if Beijing wins the right of hosting the Olympiad, it will mean more than a Games itself.
"Importantly, Beijing can be a symbol of what the Olympic Movement is all about," said Shriver who has been in Beijing for the third time.
"It will bring the Olympic message to Asia, to this great country in China, and show that the developing countries are capable of entering the community of nations in the pursuit of peace and brotherhood," he added.
Beijing, along with Paris, Toronto, Osaka and Istanbul, is bidding for the 2008 Games. The International Olympic Committee will make its final decision at Moscow on July 13.
Beyond Beijing in 2008
Just as the Olympic Games will foster global interest in the charm of the Chinese ancient capital of Beijing, visitors and athletes from around the world also will have the opportunity to experience the splendour of five other Chinese cities chosen as subvenues for the 2008 Olympic Games, if Beijing wins the bid for the Games in July.
The 2008 Olympic Games will take place in 37 competition venues, with another 58 venues provided for training.
Qingdao in East China would feature a sailing center, and soccer matches would be played in East China's Shanghai, North China's Tianjin and Qinhuangdao and Northeast China's Shenyang.
The choice of these venue sites, design and construction of the venues will best present the concept of a "Green Olympics," ''High-tech Olympics" and "People's Olympics."
With facilities already under construction, the five cities, each with unique scenic attractions and rich cultural heritages, are ready to provide enjoyable and safe accommodations for Olympic guests in 2008.
International Marina
Known as a "pearl on the Yellow Sea," Qingdao is surrounded on three sides by water, with Laoshan Mountain as a backdrop. Qingdao's red-tiled roofs and verdant foliage complement its picturesque setting. Its fine beaches, pleasant climate and popular beer brewery make it wildly appealing to tourists.
Qingdao, which has the finest aquatic sports centre in Asia, is well known for water competitions. Thus it is no surprise that the International Sailboating Association judged that Qingdao is capable of becoming the site of the sailing contest if Beijing wins the bid for hosting the 2008 Olympics.
Oriental Pearl
The great metropolis of Shanghai is ready to host key soccer matches in 2008 at its magnificent 80,000-seat Shanghai Stadium.
Shanghai, one of the world's most populous cities, boasts an intriguing, unique blend of Chinese and Western influences.
As one of the favourite Chinese cities for foreign tourists, the city on the Huangpu River is modern, sophisticated and lively.
Communications hub
Soccer is simply a tradition in Tianjin. The city has raised many distinguished players for the national team.
An easy one-hour train trip from Beijing, Tianjin is bounded by the Bohai Sea to the east, the Yanshan Mountain to the north and the Hebei Plains to the south and west.
This commercial hub is already hard at work preparing for the 2008 Games. In March, Tianjin began construction on a new sports stadium that will cost 800 million yuan (US$96 million). The stadium is to be completed by the end of 2003.
The Tianjin Crystal Palace Hotel, a five-minute ride from the stadium, will host the world's soccer athletes.
Beach resort
With 126 kilometres of coastline, the famed tourist city of Qinhuangdao on the Bohai Bay will offer soccer players exquisite scenery and a breath of fresh sea air.
The city started this month to build its largest sport venue, the Qinhuangdao Stadium. It will cost 300 million yuan (US$36 million) and will be done in 2002.
The International Seaside Resort, just 3.5 kilometres from the stadium, will house the athletes and the media.
Hometown of soccer
Soccer fans from Shenyang, a famed "hometown of football" in China, are overjoyed by the prospect of the city becoming an Olympic venue.
Shenyang, the largest industrial city in Northeast China, stands at the junction of key north-south and east-west rail routes, making it a major communications and transportation centre for the region.
The 42,000-square-metre Wulihe Sports Stadium will be a soccer site for 2008.
The 2008 Olympic Games will take place in 37 competition venues, with another 58 venues provided for training.
Qingdao in East China would feature a sailing center, and soccer matches would be played in East China's Shanghai, North China's Tianjin and Qinhuangdao and Northeast China's Shenyang.
The choice of these venue sites, design and construction of the venues will best present the concept of a "Green Olympics," ''High-tech Olympics" and "People's Olympics."
With facilities already under construction, the five cities, each with unique scenic attractions and rich cultural heritages, are ready to provide enjoyable and safe accommodations for Olympic guests in 2008.
International Marina
Known as a "pearl on the Yellow Sea," Qingdao is surrounded on three sides by water, with Laoshan Mountain as a backdrop. Qingdao's red-tiled roofs and verdant foliage complement its picturesque setting. Its fine beaches, pleasant climate and popular beer brewery make it wildly appealing to tourists.
Qingdao, which has the finest aquatic sports centre in Asia, is well known for water competitions. Thus it is no surprise that the International Sailboating Association judged that Qingdao is capable of becoming the site of the sailing contest if Beijing wins the bid for hosting the 2008 Olympics.
Oriental Pearl
The great metropolis of Shanghai is ready to host key soccer matches in 2008 at its magnificent 80,000-seat Shanghai Stadium.
Shanghai, one of the world's most populous cities, boasts an intriguing, unique blend of Chinese and Western influences.
As one of the favourite Chinese cities for foreign tourists, the city on the Huangpu River is modern, sophisticated and lively.
Communications hub
Soccer is simply a tradition in Tianjin. The city has raised many distinguished players for the national team.
An easy one-hour train trip from Beijing, Tianjin is bounded by the Bohai Sea to the east, the Yanshan Mountain to the north and the Hebei Plains to the south and west.
This commercial hub is already hard at work preparing for the 2008 Games. In March, Tianjin began construction on a new sports stadium that will cost 800 million yuan (US$96 million). The stadium is to be completed by the end of 2003.
The Tianjin Crystal Palace Hotel, a five-minute ride from the stadium, will host the world's soccer athletes.
Beach resort
With 126 kilometres of coastline, the famed tourist city of Qinhuangdao on the Bohai Bay will offer soccer players exquisite scenery and a breath of fresh sea air.
The city started this month to build its largest sport venue, the Qinhuangdao Stadium. It will cost 300 million yuan (US$36 million) and will be done in 2002.
The International Seaside Resort, just 3.5 kilometres from the stadium, will house the athletes and the media.
Hometown of soccer
Soccer fans from Shenyang, a famed "hometown of football" in China, are overjoyed by the prospect of the city becoming an Olympic venue.
Shenyang, the largest industrial city in Northeast China, stands at the junction of key north-south and east-west rail routes, making it a major communications and transportation centre for the region.
The 42,000-square-metre Wulihe Sports Stadium will be a soccer site for 2008.
Greenpeace Supports Beijing Olympic Bid
A 125-member delegation representing the Beijing Olympic Games Bid Committee landed in Moscow on Saturday to make one final push before a July 13 vote that will decide who hosts the 2008 Summer Olympics. Beijing's group joined delegations from the other candidate cities of Paris, Toronto, Osaka and Istanbul.
Heading the Beijing delegation were Beijing Mayor and the president of the bid committee Liu Qi; Yuan Weimin, head of China's National Olympic Committee; and Liu Jingmin, executive vice-president of the bid committee and vice-mayor of Beijing.
In a letter received today by Liu Qi, the environmental advocacy group Greenpeace extended its "sincere support" for Beijing's Olympic bid:
"As an international environmental organization, we are especially pleased to know that Beijing is striving for a Green Olympic Game. We believe that this event will help Beijing and its people to achieve their goal for a cleaner and greener environment."
The world is holding its breath to see which city will receive the blessing of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) members, who are gathering here for the IOC's 112th session, scheduled to start Wednesday.
"We won 28 golds in Sydney, but this time there is only one gold to win," said Yuan Weimin. "I wish Beijing good luck."
The IOC will also vote for a new president in Moscow. Long-time leader, Spaniard Juan Antonio Samaranch, is stepping down.
"It is a very important meeting. Both the final vote on the 2008 Olympics and the presidential election will be of great significance to the development of the Olympic Movement," Liu Qi said after the delegation arrived.
Chinese ping-pong legend Deng Yaping and Hong Kong media guru Yang Lan, both good-will ambassadors for Beijing's bid, and two-time Olympic shooting champion Yang Ling were the other high-profile members of the delegation on hand to add weight to Beijing's quest to host the world's biggest sporting event.
Each candidate will hold a 30-minute press conference on July 12, the day before the final vote that will be their last chance to make a public case for their respective bids.
On July 13, the candidate cities will make their final presentation in front of all the voting IOC members and the final vote will follow at approximately 18:00 local time (22:00 Beijing time).
"We are doing everything to make the final presentation the best," Liu Jingmin said.
The presentation will include three short films directed by China's internationally acclaimed director Zhang Yimou.
Heading the Beijing delegation were Beijing Mayor and the president of the bid committee Liu Qi; Yuan Weimin, head of China's National Olympic Committee; and Liu Jingmin, executive vice-president of the bid committee and vice-mayor of Beijing.
In a letter received today by Liu Qi, the environmental advocacy group Greenpeace extended its "sincere support" for Beijing's Olympic bid:
"As an international environmental organization, we are especially pleased to know that Beijing is striving for a Green Olympic Game. We believe that this event will help Beijing and its people to achieve their goal for a cleaner and greener environment."
The world is holding its breath to see which city will receive the blessing of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) members, who are gathering here for the IOC's 112th session, scheduled to start Wednesday.
"We won 28 golds in Sydney, but this time there is only one gold to win," said Yuan Weimin. "I wish Beijing good luck."
The IOC will also vote for a new president in Moscow. Long-time leader, Spaniard Juan Antonio Samaranch, is stepping down.
"It is a very important meeting. Both the final vote on the 2008 Olympics and the presidential election will be of great significance to the development of the Olympic Movement," Liu Qi said after the delegation arrived.
Chinese ping-pong legend Deng Yaping and Hong Kong media guru Yang Lan, both good-will ambassadors for Beijing's bid, and two-time Olympic shooting champion Yang Ling were the other high-profile members of the delegation on hand to add weight to Beijing's quest to host the world's biggest sporting event.
Each candidate will hold a 30-minute press conference on July 12, the day before the final vote that will be their last chance to make a public case for their respective bids.
On July 13, the candidate cities will make their final presentation in front of all the voting IOC members and the final vote will follow at approximately 18:00 local time (22:00 Beijing time).
"We are doing everything to make the final presentation the best," Liu Jingmin said.
The presentation will include three short films directed by China's internationally acclaimed director Zhang Yimou.
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay Planned Route and Torch Design unveiled
(BEIJING, April 26, 2007) -- The Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay will traverse the longest distance, cover the greatest area and include the largest number of people, according to plans released tonight during a grand ceremony held in the China Millennium Monument in Beijing by BOCOG, the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of XXIX Olympiad.The planned route, revealed by Luo Gan, member of the standing committee of the Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee, and who was joined by International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge, would last 130 days and travel 137,000 kilometers. And the Beijing 2008 Olympic torch design was unveiled by State Councilor and BOCOG first vice-president Chen Zhili, with IOC Coordination Commission Chairman Hein Verbruggen alongside."As the prelude to the Beijing Olympic Games, the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay is one of the most important ceremonies and a major means to spread and promote the Olympic spirit," said BOCOG President Liu Qi. "As one of the grand ceremonies for the Beijing Olympic Games, the Torch Relay of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games has set its theme as the 'Journey of Harmony' and the slogan 'Light the Passion, Share the Dream'."Liu said,the torch will be passed in all the five continents around the world and throughout China. It is our hope that the Beijing Olympic Torch Relay will once again spread the Olympic spirit all over the world and demonstrate Chinese people's passion for the Olympic Movement. The relay will showcase the people, beautiful sceneries, cultural heritage in countries, regions and cities along the relay route. It will enhance mutual understanding and friendship among people of different countries. Moreover, it will further expound the rich implication of our theme slogan "One World One Dream".We are sending invitations to people all over the world to share the joy and glory brought by the Beijing Olympic Games, Liu added."By traveling along the historic 'Silk Road', a symbol of ancient trade links between China and the rest of the world, crossing the five continents and going to new places, the Beijing 2008 Torch Relay will, as its theme says, be a 'Journey of Harmony', bringing friendship and respect to people of different nationalities, races and creeds," commented IOC President Rogge. "I have no doubt the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay will leave many extraordinary memories and create new dreams for people around the world."Liu Peng, minister of the State General Administration of Sport and executive president of BOCOG also attended the ceremony. And the ceremony was presided over by Wang Qishan, mayor of Beijing and executive president of BOCOG.The Planned RouteValidated by IOC, the Olympic Flame will be lit in Olympia, Greece according to tradition on March 25, 2008. From March 25 - 30, the Torch Relay will travel across Greece, ending at the Panathinaiko Stadium, the site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. After the handover ceremony in the stadium, the Olympic Flame will arrive in Beijing on March 31, 2008. In Beijing, a ceremony will be held for the arrival of the flame into China and Beijing 2008 Olympic torch relay will commence.The cities along the route are:Beijing; Almaty; Istanbul; St.Petersburg; London; Paris; San Francisco; Buenos Aires; Dar Es Salaam; Muscat; Islamabad; Mumbai; Bangkok; Kuala Lumpur; Jakarta; Canberra; Nagano; Seoul; Pyongyang; Ho Chi Minh City; Taipei; Hong Kong; Macao; Hainan Province (Sanya, Wuzhishan, Wanning, Haikou); Guangdong Province (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Huizhou, Shantou); Fujian Province (Fuzhou, Quanzhou, Xiamen, Longyan); Jiangxi Province (Ruijin, Jinggangshan, Nanchang); Zhejiang Province (Wenzhou, Ningbo, Hangzhou, Shaoxing, Jiaxing); Shanghai; Jiangsu Province (Suzhou, Nantong, Taizhou, Yangzhou, Nanjing); An'hui Province (Hefei, Huainan, Wuhu, Jixi, Huangshan); Hubei Province (Wuhan, Yichang, Jingzhou); Hunan Province (Yueyang, Changsha, Shaoshan); Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (Guilin, Nanning, Baise); Yunnan Province (Kunming, Lijiang, Xamgyi' nyilha); Guizhou Province (Guiyang, Kaili, Zunyi); Chongqing; Sichuang Province (Guang'an, Mianyang, Guanghan, Leshan, Zigong, Yibin, Chengdu); Tibet Autonomous Region (Shannan Diqu, Lhasa); Qinghai Province (Golmud, Qinghai Hu, Xining); Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (Urumqi, Kashi, Shihezi, Changji); Gansu Province (Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Jiuquan, Tianshui, Lanzhou); Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (Zhongwei, Wuzhong, Yinchuan); Shaanxi Province (Yan'an, Yangling, Xianyang, Xi'an); Shanxi Province (Yuncheng, Pingyao, Taiyuan, Datong); Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (Hohhot, Ordos, Baotou, Chifeng); Heilongjiang Province (Qiqihar, Daqing, Harbin); Jilin Province (Songyuan, Changchun, Jilin, Yanji); Liaoning Province (Shenyang, Benxi, Liaoyang, Anshan, Dalian); Shandong Province (Yantai, Weihai, Qingdao, Rizhao, Linyi, Qufu, Tai'an, Jinan); Henan Province (Shangqiu, Kaifeng, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Anyang); Hebei Province (Shijiazhuang, Qinhuangdao, Tangshan); Tianjin; and Beijing.One of the highlights of this leg will be the attempt to bring the Olympic Flame to the highest peak in the world Mt. Qomolangma. During the arrival ceremony for the flame into China on March 31, 2008, one of the lanterns with the Olympic Flame will be kept aside. The torchbearer team will then attempt to take the Flame to the highest peak on a day in May that presents the best climatic conditions for the ascent.DesignThe design of the Torch takes advantage of Chinese artistic heritage and technological expertise. The design of the aluminum torch features traditional scrolls and "Lucky Cloud". It stands 72 centimeters high and weighs 985 grams.The Torch incorporates technological innovations to be able to remain lit in winds of up to 65 kilometers-an-hour and lit in rain of up to 50 millimeters-an-hour. And the torch can keep burning for 15 minutes. Other technological advancements prevent color discoloration and corrosion around the cone from which the Flame burns. The Torch construction is also environmentally-conscious. The materials are recyclable, and the propane fuel meets environmental requirements."The Beijing Olympic Torch boasts both distinctive Chinese cultural features, and technical excellence and sophisticated materials. It will carry the friendship that Chinese people extend to the world and the Olympic spirit to the five continents and to the peak of Mt. Qomolangma," said BOCOG President Liu Qi."The torch and the Olympic Flame are symbols which embody the Olympic Values of excellence, respect and friendship. They inspire us to be the best we can be in all that we do," added IOC President Jacques Rogge. "The magnificent design of the torch for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay will also add a very unique Chinese flavour to the relay, as the 'Clouds of Promise' carry the Beijing Games' message to the world."The Torch casting was designed by the Lenovo Creative Centre and the burning system inside the Torch was designed by China Aerospace Science and Industry Group.Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay Worldwide PartnersThe Worldwide Partners for Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay are: Coca-Cola, Samsung and Lenovo, which will provide financial and service support for the smooth operation of the torch relay. They are the highest tier sponsors of sponsorship program for Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay and are granted a series of marketing rights and benefits related to the torch relay.Internet SiteThe official website for Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay (http://torchrelay.beijing2008.cn) also was launched today. (from: Official website of BEIJING 2008 Olympics Games)
Commercial Network for Official Beijing Olympics Merchandise
Approved Retailers of Official Beijing Olympics Merchandise
City
Name
Location
Phone #
1
Beijing
Terminal 1, Domestic Departure Hall, Beijing Capital International Airport
Opposite Terminal 1 security checkpoint
010-64540891
2
Beijing
Terminal 2, Domestic Departure Hall, Beijing Capital International Airport
Opposite Gate 35
010-64590831
3
Beijing
Terminal 2, International Departure Hall, Beijing Capital International Airport
Opposite Gate 5
010-64598183
4
Beijing
Wangfujing Emporium
Ground floor (northeast of main entrance)
010-65126677 ext 616
5
Beijing
Gongmei Plaza
Ground floor, southern end of Wangfujing pedestrian mall
010-65288866 ext 1122
6
Beijing
Urban & Rural Trade Center Hall
Fourth floor, household electric appliance & sports goods department, Gongzhufen
010-68296708
7
Beijing
Chungyo Department Store
Basement 1, sports goods department, northern end of Xidan
010-66018899 ext 2650
8
Beijing
Modern Plaza
Second floor, sports goods department, Zhongguancun Street
010-62696213
9
Beijing
Mudanyuan Store, Cuiwei Plaza
Ground floor,Huayuan Road, Haidian District
010-82012327
10
Beijing
Guiyou Plaza
Second floor, Jianguomenwai Street
010-65629220
11
Beijing
Store at the
Summer Palace
South of the main entrance, facing the Kunming Lake
010-62881144 ext 755
12
Beijing
Xidan Marketplace
First floor (opposite general service desk), Xidan North Street, Xicheng District
010-66563102
13
Beijing
Friendship Store
Second floor (west side), Jianguomenwai Street
010-65003311
14
Beijing
Store at the Imperial Palace
Inside the Jingyun Gate
010-88117528
15
Beijing
Hua Bei Hotel
Ground floor, Gulouwai Street
010-62028888 ext 1661
16
Beijing
New World Department Store
Third floor, sports goods department, Chongwenmenwai Street
010-67081399
17
Beijing
Store at the Beijing West Railway Station
In the square in front of the railway station
010-51933070
18
Qingdao
Store on Hong Kong Middle Road
No.2 Jusco pedestrian mall, Yuanyang Square
0532-5728087
19
Qingdao
Fuxin Hotel
First floor (west side of the lobby), No.5 Minjiang Road
0532-85820366
20
Shanghai
Duty-free shop in Shanghai Bawanren Stadium
No.666 Tianyaoqiao Street
021-64265778
21
Shanghai
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Ground floor, No.1 Century Avenue, Pudong
021-58791888 ext 85001
22
Shanghai
Orient Shopping Center
Ground floor, No.800 Nanjing East Road
021-63223344 ext 60127
23
Shanghai
Pudong International Airport
On the business street of Pudong International Airport
021-68355605
24
Chengdu
Wangfujing Department Store of Chengdu
No.15 Zongfu Road, Jinjiang District
028-86781613
25
Nanjing
Liuxing Marketplace
Ground floor, No.502 Hongwu North Road
025-84787332
26
Nanjing
Nanjing Xinjiekou Department Store
Ground floor, No.3 Zhongshan South Road
025-84761816
27
Shenzhen
Luohu Port, Lianjian Building
Departure Hall, second floor, Luohu Port
0755-25856181
28
Shenyang
New Mart Shopping Mall
Ground floor, No.1 Xiaodong Road, Dadong District
024-24356801
Franchise Stores for Olympic Mascots
Province/Autonomous Region
City
Name
Location
1
Beijing
Great Wall, Badaling site
North of the entrance, Office of Badaling Special Administrative Zone, Yanqing County
2
Beijing
White Peacock Art World
Third floor, No.3 Binhe East Road, Deshengmenwai
3
Beijing
Parkson Shopping Center
Fifth floor, No.101 Fuxingmennei Street, Xicheng District
4
Beijing
Caishikou Department Store
Ground floor, No.306 Guang'anmennei Street, Xuanwu District
5
Beijing
Chengxiang Huamao Shopping Center
Ground floor, No.23 A Fuxing Street
6
Beijing
Peking University
No.45A shop, No.5 Summer Palace Road, Haidian District
7
Beijing
Beijing Aquarium
At the exit of the Shark Hall, No.18 B Gaoliangqiao Road, Haidian District
8
Beijing
Beihang University
Multipurpose Service Building, No.37 Xueyuan Street, Haidian District
9
Beijing
Beijing Conference Center
Ground floor, No.88 Laiguangying West Road, Chaoyang District
10
Beijing
Beijing Railway Station
Ground floor (east and west sides of waiting hall)
11
Beijing
Guotai Department Store (Changping branch)
Second floor, apparels department, No.24 A Fuxue Road, Changping District
12
Beijing
Shuang'an Department Store
Ground floor, No.38 North Third Ring West Road, Haidian District
13
Beijing
Tian'anmen Square Shopping Center
North gate, No.44 Dong Jiao Min Xiang, Dongcheng District
14
Beijing
Beijing Books Building
Third floor, No.17 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng District
15
Beijing
Ito Yokado
Ground floor, No.10 Kangzhuang Road, Daxing District
16
Beijing
Oriental Kenzo Department Store
Ground floor, No.48 Dongzhimenwai Street
17
Beijing
Ito Yokado
Ground floor, No.79 Fengtai North Road, Fengtai District
18
Beijing
Ganjiakou Tower
Second floor, No.17 Sanlihe Road, Haidian District
19
Beijing
Kerry Center Hotel
Commercial center (lobby), No.1 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District
20
Beijing
New Yansha Mall
Third floor, west side, No.1 Yuanda Road, Haidian District
21
Beijing
Blue Island Tower
Ground floor, luxury goods department, No.8 Chaoyangmenwai Street, Chaoyang District
22
Beijing
Lao She Teahouse
Third floor, No.3 Qianmen West Street, Xuanwu District
23
Beijing
Landmark Towers
First floor, east of the supermarket, No.8 East Third Ring North Road, Chaoyang District
24
Beijing
Great Hall of the People
East gate, west side of Tian'anmen Square
25
Beijing
Renmin University of China
Century Hall reception counter, No.59 Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District
26
Beijing
Shangdi Information Mansion
Ground floor, No.28 Xinxi Road, Shangdi, Haidian District
27
Beijing
Ito Yokado
Ground floor, No.3 A Chaoyang Road, Chaoyang District
28
Beijing
One World Department Store
Ground floor, No.99 Wangfujing Street
29
Beijing
Guotai Shopping Mall
Second floor, Fuqian Middle Road, Shunyi District
30
Beijing
Pacific Department Store
Ground floor, No.2 A Gongti North Road
31
Beijing
Beijing Sport University
Basement 1, Dining Hall, No.34 Zhongguancun North Road, Haidian District
32
Beijing
Store at Tian'anmen Square
South of Dongchaofang shop, Administrative Office of the Beijing Municipal Tian'anmen Management Commission
33
Beijing
Tiantan Park
Entrance to parking lot, northeast of Qinian Palace, Tiantan Road, Chongwen District
34
Beijing
Xidan Shopping Center
Second floor, No.132 Xidan North Street
35
Beijing
Xiyuan Hotel
Store to the left of the front gate, No.1 Sanlihe Road, Haidian District
36
Beijing
Ito Yokado
Ground floor, No.112 Xizhimenwai Street, Xicheng District
37
Beijing
Xiangshan Hotel
Ground floor (to the left of the drug store), Xiangshan Park, Haidian District
38
Beijing
Xinqiao Hotel
Ground floor (to the right of the drug store), No.2 Dong Jiao Min Xiang, Dongcheng District
39
Beijing
New China Children's Goods Department Store
Second floor, children's garments department, No.168 Wangfujing Street
40
Beijing
Ito Yokado
Ground floor, Asian Games Village, No.8 North Fourth Ring East Road
41
Beijing
Lufthansa Friendship Shopping Center
Ground floor,
No.52 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District
42
Beijing
Summer Palace
Store in Tingli Hall, No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District
43
Beijing
Beijing Language and Culture University
Friendship Store, No.15 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District
44
Beijing
Store north of the gate of the high school affiliated to Renmin University of China
No.35 Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District
45
Beijing
CCTV Tower
19th floor, No.11 West Third Ring North Road
46
Beijing
Junefield Sogo Department Store
Sixth floor, No.8 Xuanwumenwai Street
47
Fujian
Fuzhou
Cangtianyuan Shoushan Stone Art Gallery
Ground floor, No.23 Baima North Road
48
Fujian
Xiamen
Jiahe branch of Laiya Department Store
No.261-265 Jiahe Road, Siming District
49
Fujian
Xiamen
Zhongshan branch of Laiya Department Store
Fourth floor, No.358 Zhongshan Road
50
Fujian
Xiamen
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
International Departures
51
Gansu
Lanzhou
New World Department Store
Second floor, pedestrian mall on Zhangye Road, Xiguan
52
Guangdong
Guangzhou
Mopark Plaza
Ground floor, No.611 Tianhe Road
53
Guangdong
Guangzhou
Guangzhou branch of Wangfujing Emporium
Ground floor, No.40 Nonglinxia Road
54
Guangdong
Guangzhou
Shengshi China Department Store
Ground floor, No.33 Zhongshan Third Road
55
Guangdong
Shenzhen
Huacai Xintiandi Shopping Center
Shop No.113, ground floor, pedestrian mall on Longhai Road, Nanshan District
56
Guangdong
Shenzhen
Shenzhen Bookshop
Ground floor, No.5033 Shennan East Road
57
Guangdong
Shenzhen
Sun City Department Store
Ground floor, No.2001 Jiefang Road, Luohu District
58
Guangdong
Dongguan
Causeway Bay Department Store
Ground floor, Huanan Mall, Wandao Road
59
Guangdong
Dongguan
Haiya Department Store
Ground floor, World Expo Square, Dongcheng District
60
Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Nanning
Nanning branch of Wangfujing Emporium
Ground floor, Huaxing Times Plaza, Qixing Road
61
Guizhou
Guiyang
Awei Fashion Plaza
Ground floor, No.145 Zhonghua Middle Road
62
Hebei
Shijiazhuang
Oriental City Square Shopping Center
Ground floor, No.83 Zhongshan West Road
63
Hebei
Qinhuangdao
Aobo Sport Store
Yanshan University, No.484 Hebei West Street, Haigang District
64
Hebei
Qinhuangdao
Hanwang Mansion
Ground floor, No.48 Haiyang Road, Haigang District
65
Henan
Zhengzhou
Xinhua Bookstore
Ground floor, No.5 Huayuan Road
66
Henan
Luoyang
Luoyang branch of Wangfujing Emporium
Ground floor, No.429 Zhongzhou Middle Road, Xigong District
67
Heilongjiang
Harbin
Hart Plaza
Ground floor, No.53 Guixin Street, Nangang District
68
Heilongjiang
Suifenhe
Duty-free shop
Top-quality products G area, No.1 Guomen Road
69
Heilongjiang
Daqing
Daqing department store (Dashang Group)
Ground floor, top-quality products area, No.22 Huizhan Street, Sartu District
70
Hubei
Wuhan
Wuhan branch of Wangfujing Emporium
Ground floor, No.858 Zhongshan Street
71
Hubei
Wuhan
Supermarket at Tianhe Airport
No.3 Domestic Departure Hall
72
Hubei
Wuhan
Wuchang branch of Wuhan New World Department Store
Fourth floor, No.20 Luoyu Road, Hongshan District
73
Hubei
Yichang
Junyao International Square
No.10 Xiling First Road
74
Hunan
Changsha
Parkson Shopping Center
Ground floor, Central Square on Furong Road
75
Hunan
Changsha
Changsha branch of Wangfujing Emporium
Ground floor, No.10 Huangxing Middle Road
76
Jilin
Changchun
International Trading Center
Seventh floor, No.2059 Renmin Street
77
Jilin
Changchun
Yatai Fuyuan Shopping Center
First floor basement, No.618 Chongqing Road
78
Jilin
Changchun
Eurasia Shopping Center
Fifth floor, No.1128 Gongnong Street
79
Jilin
Changchun
Xinfa Mansion (Eurasia Shopping Center)
Fourth floor, No.1 Xinfa Road
80
Jilin
Changchun
Zhonglian Parkson Shopping Center
First floor basement, No.2 Guangming Road, Chaoyang District
81
Jilin
Jilin
Jilin Department Store (Dashang Group)
Ground floor, top-quality products area, No.179 Jilin Street
82
Jiangsu
Nanjing
Confucian Temple
Juxing Pavilion (on the business street)
83
Jiangsu
Wuxi
Business Mansion
Ground floor, No.343 Zhongshan Road
84
Jiangsu
Wuxi
New World Department Store
Second floor, No.341 Zhongshan Road
85
Jiangsu
Nantong
Wenfeng Great World Department Store
Second floor, No.3-21 Nandajie Street
86
Jiangsu
Yangzhou
Yangzhou Arts and Crafts Gallery
Ground floor, No.50 Yanhe Street
87
Jiangxi
Nanchang
Pacific Shopping Mall
Fourth floor, No.177 Zhongshan Road, Donghu District
88
Liaoning
Dalian
Duty-free shop
Ground floor, No.115 Northeast Road, Xigang District
89
Liaoning
Fushun
Fushun Department Store (Dashang Group)
Ground floor, top-quality products area, No.4 First East Road, Xinfu District
90
Liaoning
Dalian
New Mart Shopping Center (Dalian branch)
Ground floor, top-quality products area, No.30 Friendship Street, Zhongshan District
91
Liaoning
Dalian
Hotel Oriental Palace
Business Center, ground floor, No.123 Changjiang Road, Zhongshan District
92
Liaoning
Dalian
Duty-free shop at Dalian International Airport
International departures
93
Liaoning
Shenyang
Taoxian International Airport
Second floor, International departures
94
Liaoning
Shenyang
New World Department Store
Fifth floor, Nanjing Street, Heping District
95
Liaoning
Dalian
Supermarket at Dalian International Airport
Second floor, main terminal building
96
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Baotou
Baotou branch of Wangfujing Emporium
Ground floor, top-quality products area, No.71 Gangtie Street, Kundulun District
97
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Manzhouli
Duty-free shop
Highway port, Departure Hall
98
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Erenhot
Duty-free shop
Ground floor, No.749 Qianjin Road
99
Shandong
Jinan
Ginza Plaza (Beiyuan store)
Second floor, No.484 Beiyuan Street
100
Shandong
Qingdao
North Trade Building
Second floor, No.50 Xiangyang Road
101
Shandong
Qingdao
Parkson Shopping Center (branch store)
Second floor, No.44-60 Zhongshan Road
102
Shandong
Qingdao
Qingdao TV Tower
Olympic Hall, ground floor, No.1 Taiping Road
103
Shandong
Qingdao
Hisense Plaza
Fourth floor, men's garments area, No.9 Shandong Road
104
Shandong
Qingdao
Shop at Qingdao University
Campus service area, No.308 Ningxia Road
105
Shandong
Qingdao
Duty-free shop at Qingdao Liuting International Airport
Second floor, International Arrivals
106
Shandong
Qingdao
Shangri-La Hotel
Ground floor, No.9 Hong Kong Middle Road
107
Shandong
Qingdao
Qingdao Book City
Ground floor, No.67 Hong Kong Middle Road
108
Shandong
Qingdao
Sunshine Department Store
Third floor, No.38 Hong Kong Middle Road
109
Shaanxi
Xianyang
Jiahui Shopping Mall
No.14 Shengli Street, Qindu District
110
Shanghai
No.1 Babaiban Department Store
Fifth floor, top-quality products area, No.501 Zhangyang Road
111
Shanghai
Yangpu store of Oriental Plaza
Ground floor, top-quality products area, No.2500 Siping Road
112
Shanghai
21st Century Sports Plaza
Ground floor, No.518-818 Sichuan North Road
113
Shanghai
Ganghui Shopping Mall
Subway exit, first floor basement, No.1 Hongqiao Road, Xuhui District
114
Shanghai
Junyao International Plaza
Ground floor, No.789 Zhaojiabang Road
115
Shanghai
New Hualian Mansion
Ground floor, top-quality products area, No.755 Huaihai Middle Road
116
Sichuan
Chengdu
Her-Pacific Department Store (Chunxi Xinguan)
Fifth floor, No.97-115 Zhengke A Lane
117
Sichuan
Chengdu
Pacific Department Store (Quanxing branch)
Fifth floor, No.68 Renmin Middle Road
118
Sichuan
Chengdu
Ito Yokado (Chunxi branch)
Ground floor, No.8 Dake A Lane, Hongxing Road
119
Sichuan
Chengdu
Ito Yokado (Shuangnan branch)
Ground floor, No.6 Yidu Lane, Second Ring Road, Jinniu District
120
Sichuan
Chengdu
Moer Parkson Mall
Fifth floor, No.55-223 Dongyu Street
121
Chongqing
New Century Department Store (Jiefangbei branch)
Ground floor, Yuzhong District
122
Chongqing
Far East Department Store
First floor basement, Beicheng Tianjie
123
Tianjin
Lavita Shopping Plaza
Second floor, top-quality products area, No.189 Nanjing Road, Heping District
124
Tianjin
Duty-free store
Xingang Port, Tanggu District
125
Tianjin
Tianjin Binhai International Airport
Ground floor of terminal building, Domestic Arrivals
126
Tianjin
Tianjin Binhai International Airport
Second floor of terminal building, International Arrivals
127
Tianjin
New World Shopping Plaza
Ground floor, top-quality products area, No.138 Dongmalu Road, Nankai District
128
Yunnan
Kunming
New World Department Store
First floor basement, No.432 Youth Road, Panlong District
129
Zhejiang
Hangzhou
Intime Department Store
Ground floor, No.530 Yan'an Road
130
Zhejiang
Hangzhou
Jiebai Department Store
Ground and fourth floors, No.251 Jiefang Road
131
Zhejiang
Jiaxing
South China Mansion
Ground floor, No.97-99 Zhongshan Road
132
Zhejiang
Wenzhou
Kaitai Department Store
Ground floor, No.1 Renmin East Road
133
Zhejiang
Taizhou
Yaoda Department Store
Ground floor, No.289 Shifu Road
134
Zhejiang
Ningbo
New World Department Store
Ground floor, No.137 Zhongshan East Road, Haishu District
135
Zhejiang
Ningbo
Intime Department Store
Ground floor, No.55 Dongdu Road
136
Zhejiang
Shaoxing
Gongxiao Commercial Building
Ground floor, No.489 Jiefang North Road
City
Name
Location
Phone #
1
Beijing
Terminal 1, Domestic Departure Hall, Beijing Capital International Airport
Opposite Terminal 1 security checkpoint
010-64540891
2
Beijing
Terminal 2, Domestic Departure Hall, Beijing Capital International Airport
Opposite Gate 35
010-64590831
3
Beijing
Terminal 2, International Departure Hall, Beijing Capital International Airport
Opposite Gate 5
010-64598183
4
Beijing
Wangfujing Emporium
Ground floor (northeast of main entrance)
010-65126677 ext 616
5
Beijing
Gongmei Plaza
Ground floor, southern end of Wangfujing pedestrian mall
010-65288866 ext 1122
6
Beijing
Urban & Rural Trade Center Hall
Fourth floor, household electric appliance & sports goods department, Gongzhufen
010-68296708
7
Beijing
Chungyo Department Store
Basement 1, sports goods department, northern end of Xidan
010-66018899 ext 2650
8
Beijing
Modern Plaza
Second floor, sports goods department, Zhongguancun Street
010-62696213
9
Beijing
Mudanyuan Store, Cuiwei Plaza
Ground floor,Huayuan Road, Haidian District
010-82012327
10
Beijing
Guiyou Plaza
Second floor, Jianguomenwai Street
010-65629220
11
Beijing
Store at the
Summer Palace
South of the main entrance, facing the Kunming Lake
010-62881144 ext 755
12
Beijing
Xidan Marketplace
First floor (opposite general service desk), Xidan North Street, Xicheng District
010-66563102
13
Beijing
Friendship Store
Second floor (west side), Jianguomenwai Street
010-65003311
14
Beijing
Store at the Imperial Palace
Inside the Jingyun Gate
010-88117528
15
Beijing
Hua Bei Hotel
Ground floor, Gulouwai Street
010-62028888 ext 1661
16
Beijing
New World Department Store
Third floor, sports goods department, Chongwenmenwai Street
010-67081399
17
Beijing
Store at the Beijing West Railway Station
In the square in front of the railway station
010-51933070
18
Qingdao
Store on Hong Kong Middle Road
No.2 Jusco pedestrian mall, Yuanyang Square
0532-5728087
19
Qingdao
Fuxin Hotel
First floor (west side of the lobby), No.5 Minjiang Road
0532-85820366
20
Shanghai
Duty-free shop in Shanghai Bawanren Stadium
No.666 Tianyaoqiao Street
021-64265778
21
Shanghai
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Ground floor, No.1 Century Avenue, Pudong
021-58791888 ext 85001
22
Shanghai
Orient Shopping Center
Ground floor, No.800 Nanjing East Road
021-63223344 ext 60127
23
Shanghai
Pudong International Airport
On the business street of Pudong International Airport
021-68355605
24
Chengdu
Wangfujing Department Store of Chengdu
No.15 Zongfu Road, Jinjiang District
028-86781613
25
Nanjing
Liuxing Marketplace
Ground floor, No.502 Hongwu North Road
025-84787332
26
Nanjing
Nanjing Xinjiekou Department Store
Ground floor, No.3 Zhongshan South Road
025-84761816
27
Shenzhen
Luohu Port, Lianjian Building
Departure Hall, second floor, Luohu Port
0755-25856181
28
Shenyang
New Mart Shopping Mall
Ground floor, No.1 Xiaodong Road, Dadong District
024-24356801
Franchise Stores for Olympic Mascots
Province/Autonomous Region
City
Name
Location
1
Beijing
Great Wall, Badaling site
North of the entrance, Office of Badaling Special Administrative Zone, Yanqing County
2
Beijing
White Peacock Art World
Third floor, No.3 Binhe East Road, Deshengmenwai
3
Beijing
Parkson Shopping Center
Fifth floor, No.101 Fuxingmennei Street, Xicheng District
4
Beijing
Caishikou Department Store
Ground floor, No.306 Guang'anmennei Street, Xuanwu District
5
Beijing
Chengxiang Huamao Shopping Center
Ground floor, No.23 A Fuxing Street
6
Beijing
Peking University
No.45A shop, No.5 Summer Palace Road, Haidian District
7
Beijing
Beijing Aquarium
At the exit of the Shark Hall, No.18 B Gaoliangqiao Road, Haidian District
8
Beijing
Beihang University
Multipurpose Service Building, No.37 Xueyuan Street, Haidian District
9
Beijing
Beijing Conference Center
Ground floor, No.88 Laiguangying West Road, Chaoyang District
10
Beijing
Beijing Railway Station
Ground floor (east and west sides of waiting hall)
11
Beijing
Guotai Department Store (Changping branch)
Second floor, apparels department, No.24 A Fuxue Road, Changping District
12
Beijing
Shuang'an Department Store
Ground floor, No.38 North Third Ring West Road, Haidian District
13
Beijing
Tian'anmen Square Shopping Center
North gate, No.44 Dong Jiao Min Xiang, Dongcheng District
14
Beijing
Beijing Books Building
Third floor, No.17 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng District
15
Beijing
Ito Yokado
Ground floor, No.10 Kangzhuang Road, Daxing District
16
Beijing
Oriental Kenzo Department Store
Ground floor, No.48 Dongzhimenwai Street
17
Beijing
Ito Yokado
Ground floor, No.79 Fengtai North Road, Fengtai District
18
Beijing
Ganjiakou Tower
Second floor, No.17 Sanlihe Road, Haidian District
19
Beijing
Kerry Center Hotel
Commercial center (lobby), No.1 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District
20
Beijing
New Yansha Mall
Third floor, west side, No.1 Yuanda Road, Haidian District
21
Beijing
Blue Island Tower
Ground floor, luxury goods department, No.8 Chaoyangmenwai Street, Chaoyang District
22
Beijing
Lao She Teahouse
Third floor, No.3 Qianmen West Street, Xuanwu District
23
Beijing
Landmark Towers
First floor, east of the supermarket, No.8 East Third Ring North Road, Chaoyang District
24
Beijing
Great Hall of the People
East gate, west side of Tian'anmen Square
25
Beijing
Renmin University of China
Century Hall reception counter, No.59 Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District
26
Beijing
Shangdi Information Mansion
Ground floor, No.28 Xinxi Road, Shangdi, Haidian District
27
Beijing
Ito Yokado
Ground floor, No.3 A Chaoyang Road, Chaoyang District
28
Beijing
One World Department Store
Ground floor, No.99 Wangfujing Street
29
Beijing
Guotai Shopping Mall
Second floor, Fuqian Middle Road, Shunyi District
30
Beijing
Pacific Department Store
Ground floor, No.2 A Gongti North Road
31
Beijing
Beijing Sport University
Basement 1, Dining Hall, No.34 Zhongguancun North Road, Haidian District
32
Beijing
Store at Tian'anmen Square
South of Dongchaofang shop, Administrative Office of the Beijing Municipal Tian'anmen Management Commission
33
Beijing
Tiantan Park
Entrance to parking lot, northeast of Qinian Palace, Tiantan Road, Chongwen District
34
Beijing
Xidan Shopping Center
Second floor, No.132 Xidan North Street
35
Beijing
Xiyuan Hotel
Store to the left of the front gate, No.1 Sanlihe Road, Haidian District
36
Beijing
Ito Yokado
Ground floor, No.112 Xizhimenwai Street, Xicheng District
37
Beijing
Xiangshan Hotel
Ground floor (to the left of the drug store), Xiangshan Park, Haidian District
38
Beijing
Xinqiao Hotel
Ground floor (to the right of the drug store), No.2 Dong Jiao Min Xiang, Dongcheng District
39
Beijing
New China Children's Goods Department Store
Second floor, children's garments department, No.168 Wangfujing Street
40
Beijing
Ito Yokado
Ground floor, Asian Games Village, No.8 North Fourth Ring East Road
41
Beijing
Lufthansa Friendship Shopping Center
Ground floor,
No.52 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District
42
Beijing
Summer Palace
Store in Tingli Hall, No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District
43
Beijing
Beijing Language and Culture University
Friendship Store, No.15 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District
44
Beijing
Store north of the gate of the high school affiliated to Renmin University of China
No.35 Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District
45
Beijing
CCTV Tower
19th floor, No.11 West Third Ring North Road
46
Beijing
Junefield Sogo Department Store
Sixth floor, No.8 Xuanwumenwai Street
47
Fujian
Fuzhou
Cangtianyuan Shoushan Stone Art Gallery
Ground floor, No.23 Baima North Road
48
Fujian
Xiamen
Jiahe branch of Laiya Department Store
No.261-265 Jiahe Road, Siming District
49
Fujian
Xiamen
Zhongshan branch of Laiya Department Store
Fourth floor, No.358 Zhongshan Road
50
Fujian
Xiamen
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
International Departures
51
Gansu
Lanzhou
New World Department Store
Second floor, pedestrian mall on Zhangye Road, Xiguan
52
Guangdong
Guangzhou
Mopark Plaza
Ground floor, No.611 Tianhe Road
53
Guangdong
Guangzhou
Guangzhou branch of Wangfujing Emporium
Ground floor, No.40 Nonglinxia Road
54
Guangdong
Guangzhou
Shengshi China Department Store
Ground floor, No.33 Zhongshan Third Road
55
Guangdong
Shenzhen
Huacai Xintiandi Shopping Center
Shop No.113, ground floor, pedestrian mall on Longhai Road, Nanshan District
56
Guangdong
Shenzhen
Shenzhen Bookshop
Ground floor, No.5033 Shennan East Road
57
Guangdong
Shenzhen
Sun City Department Store
Ground floor, No.2001 Jiefang Road, Luohu District
58
Guangdong
Dongguan
Causeway Bay Department Store
Ground floor, Huanan Mall, Wandao Road
59
Guangdong
Dongguan
Haiya Department Store
Ground floor, World Expo Square, Dongcheng District
60
Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Nanning
Nanning branch of Wangfujing Emporium
Ground floor, Huaxing Times Plaza, Qixing Road
61
Guizhou
Guiyang
Awei Fashion Plaza
Ground floor, No.145 Zhonghua Middle Road
62
Hebei
Shijiazhuang
Oriental City Square Shopping Center
Ground floor, No.83 Zhongshan West Road
63
Hebei
Qinhuangdao
Aobo Sport Store
Yanshan University, No.484 Hebei West Street, Haigang District
64
Hebei
Qinhuangdao
Hanwang Mansion
Ground floor, No.48 Haiyang Road, Haigang District
65
Henan
Zhengzhou
Xinhua Bookstore
Ground floor, No.5 Huayuan Road
66
Henan
Luoyang
Luoyang branch of Wangfujing Emporium
Ground floor, No.429 Zhongzhou Middle Road, Xigong District
67
Heilongjiang
Harbin
Hart Plaza
Ground floor, No.53 Guixin Street, Nangang District
68
Heilongjiang
Suifenhe
Duty-free shop
Top-quality products G area, No.1 Guomen Road
69
Heilongjiang
Daqing
Daqing department store (Dashang Group)
Ground floor, top-quality products area, No.22 Huizhan Street, Sartu District
70
Hubei
Wuhan
Wuhan branch of Wangfujing Emporium
Ground floor, No.858 Zhongshan Street
71
Hubei
Wuhan
Supermarket at Tianhe Airport
No.3 Domestic Departure Hall
72
Hubei
Wuhan
Wuchang branch of Wuhan New World Department Store
Fourth floor, No.20 Luoyu Road, Hongshan District
73
Hubei
Yichang
Junyao International Square
No.10 Xiling First Road
74
Hunan
Changsha
Parkson Shopping Center
Ground floor, Central Square on Furong Road
75
Hunan
Changsha
Changsha branch of Wangfujing Emporium
Ground floor, No.10 Huangxing Middle Road
76
Jilin
Changchun
International Trading Center
Seventh floor, No.2059 Renmin Street
77
Jilin
Changchun
Yatai Fuyuan Shopping Center
First floor basement, No.618 Chongqing Road
78
Jilin
Changchun
Eurasia Shopping Center
Fifth floor, No.1128 Gongnong Street
79
Jilin
Changchun
Xinfa Mansion (Eurasia Shopping Center)
Fourth floor, No.1 Xinfa Road
80
Jilin
Changchun
Zhonglian Parkson Shopping Center
First floor basement, No.2 Guangming Road, Chaoyang District
81
Jilin
Jilin
Jilin Department Store (Dashang Group)
Ground floor, top-quality products area, No.179 Jilin Street
82
Jiangsu
Nanjing
Confucian Temple
Juxing Pavilion (on the business street)
83
Jiangsu
Wuxi
Business Mansion
Ground floor, No.343 Zhongshan Road
84
Jiangsu
Wuxi
New World Department Store
Second floor, No.341 Zhongshan Road
85
Jiangsu
Nantong
Wenfeng Great World Department Store
Second floor, No.3-21 Nandajie Street
86
Jiangsu
Yangzhou
Yangzhou Arts and Crafts Gallery
Ground floor, No.50 Yanhe Street
87
Jiangxi
Nanchang
Pacific Shopping Mall
Fourth floor, No.177 Zhongshan Road, Donghu District
88
Liaoning
Dalian
Duty-free shop
Ground floor, No.115 Northeast Road, Xigang District
89
Liaoning
Fushun
Fushun Department Store (Dashang Group)
Ground floor, top-quality products area, No.4 First East Road, Xinfu District
90
Liaoning
Dalian
New Mart Shopping Center (Dalian branch)
Ground floor, top-quality products area, No.30 Friendship Street, Zhongshan District
91
Liaoning
Dalian
Hotel Oriental Palace
Business Center, ground floor, No.123 Changjiang Road, Zhongshan District
92
Liaoning
Dalian
Duty-free shop at Dalian International Airport
International departures
93
Liaoning
Shenyang
Taoxian International Airport
Second floor, International departures
94
Liaoning
Shenyang
New World Department Store
Fifth floor, Nanjing Street, Heping District
95
Liaoning
Dalian
Supermarket at Dalian International Airport
Second floor, main terminal building
96
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Baotou
Baotou branch of Wangfujing Emporium
Ground floor, top-quality products area, No.71 Gangtie Street, Kundulun District
97
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Manzhouli
Duty-free shop
Highway port, Departure Hall
98
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Erenhot
Duty-free shop
Ground floor, No.749 Qianjin Road
99
Shandong
Jinan
Ginza Plaza (Beiyuan store)
Second floor, No.484 Beiyuan Street
100
Shandong
Qingdao
North Trade Building
Second floor, No.50 Xiangyang Road
101
Shandong
Qingdao
Parkson Shopping Center (branch store)
Second floor, No.44-60 Zhongshan Road
102
Shandong
Qingdao
Qingdao TV Tower
Olympic Hall, ground floor, No.1 Taiping Road
103
Shandong
Qingdao
Hisense Plaza
Fourth floor, men's garments area, No.9 Shandong Road
104
Shandong
Qingdao
Shop at Qingdao University
Campus service area, No.308 Ningxia Road
105
Shandong
Qingdao
Duty-free shop at Qingdao Liuting International Airport
Second floor, International Arrivals
106
Shandong
Qingdao
Shangri-La Hotel
Ground floor, No.9 Hong Kong Middle Road
107
Shandong
Qingdao
Qingdao Book City
Ground floor, No.67 Hong Kong Middle Road
108
Shandong
Qingdao
Sunshine Department Store
Third floor, No.38 Hong Kong Middle Road
109
Shaanxi
Xianyang
Jiahui Shopping Mall
No.14 Shengli Street, Qindu District
110
Shanghai
No.1 Babaiban Department Store
Fifth floor, top-quality products area, No.501 Zhangyang Road
111
Shanghai
Yangpu store of Oriental Plaza
Ground floor, top-quality products area, No.2500 Siping Road
112
Shanghai
21st Century Sports Plaza
Ground floor, No.518-818 Sichuan North Road
113
Shanghai
Ganghui Shopping Mall
Subway exit, first floor basement, No.1 Hongqiao Road, Xuhui District
114
Shanghai
Junyao International Plaza
Ground floor, No.789 Zhaojiabang Road
115
Shanghai
New Hualian Mansion
Ground floor, top-quality products area, No.755 Huaihai Middle Road
116
Sichuan
Chengdu
Her-Pacific Department Store (Chunxi Xinguan)
Fifth floor, No.97-115 Zhengke A Lane
117
Sichuan
Chengdu
Pacific Department Store (Quanxing branch)
Fifth floor, No.68 Renmin Middle Road
118
Sichuan
Chengdu
Ito Yokado (Chunxi branch)
Ground floor, No.8 Dake A Lane, Hongxing Road
119
Sichuan
Chengdu
Ito Yokado (Shuangnan branch)
Ground floor, No.6 Yidu Lane, Second Ring Road, Jinniu District
120
Sichuan
Chengdu
Moer Parkson Mall
Fifth floor, No.55-223 Dongyu Street
121
Chongqing
New Century Department Store (Jiefangbei branch)
Ground floor, Yuzhong District
122
Chongqing
Far East Department Store
First floor basement, Beicheng Tianjie
123
Tianjin
Lavita Shopping Plaza
Second floor, top-quality products area, No.189 Nanjing Road, Heping District
124
Tianjin
Duty-free store
Xingang Port, Tanggu District
125
Tianjin
Tianjin Binhai International Airport
Ground floor of terminal building, Domestic Arrivals
126
Tianjin
Tianjin Binhai International Airport
Second floor of terminal building, International Arrivals
127
Tianjin
New World Shopping Plaza
Ground floor, top-quality products area, No.138 Dongmalu Road, Nankai District
128
Yunnan
Kunming
New World Department Store
First floor basement, No.432 Youth Road, Panlong District
129
Zhejiang
Hangzhou
Intime Department Store
Ground floor, No.530 Yan'an Road
130
Zhejiang
Hangzhou
Jiebai Department Store
Ground and fourth floors, No.251 Jiefang Road
131
Zhejiang
Jiaxing
South China Mansion
Ground floor, No.97-99 Zhongshan Road
132
Zhejiang
Wenzhou
Kaitai Department Store
Ground floor, No.1 Renmin East Road
133
Zhejiang
Taizhou
Yaoda Department Store
Ground floor, No.289 Shifu Road
134
Zhejiang
Ningbo
New World Department Store
Ground floor, No.137 Zhongshan East Road, Haishu District
135
Zhejiang
Ningbo
Intime Department Store
Ground floor, No.55 Dongdu Road
136
Zhejiang
Shaoxing
Gongxiao Commercial Building
Ground floor, No.489 Jiefang North Road
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