Chinese culture reflected at Olympic Village

Monday, August 4th, 2008

Volunteers watch Chinese kites at the Beijing Olympic village in Beijing, capital of China, July 28, 2008. Elements of Chinese culture have been weaved into designs and decorations in the village, attracting villagers from home and abroad.(Xinhua Photo) Visitors watch embroidery handicrafts at the Beijing Olympic village in Beijing, capital of ...

Monaco’s Prince Albert arrives in Beijing for Olympics

Monday, August 4th, 2008

The Monacan head of state and member of the International Olympic Committee Prince Albert II (L) is greeted by Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Wu Hongbo upon his arrival at the Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 3, 2008. Prince Albert II arrived in Beijing on Sunday ...

National Aquatics Center decorated well

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

Photo taken on July 31, 2008 shows a hall at the entrance of National Aquatics Center, nicknamed the "Water Cube" in Beijing, China. The Center was cleaned up and decorated well as Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is drawing near. (Xinhua/Zhao Peng) A reporter passes by the diving area decorated with billboard ...