China, US celebrate Olympic gold rush

Monday, August 11th, 2008

China's Guo Jingjing and Wu Minxia (R), show off their medals after winning the gold in women's synchronized diving at the Beijing 2008 Olympics, August 10, 2008, in Beijing. [Agencies] Yao Ming (L) of China embraces Kobe Bryant from the US after their Group B men's basketball game at the Beijing ...

China loses to U.S. 101-70

Monday, August 11th, 2008

LeBron James shoots over Yao Ming.  ??BEIJING, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- Dwayne Wade scored 19 points and LeBron James added 18 to lead the United States to a 101-70 victory over China in a hard-fought match up of the men's basketball competitions of the Beijing Olympic Games on Sunday. ??In a game ...

Cai Guo-Qiang: Exploding expectations

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

(CNN) -- Gunpowder, fireworks and attention-grabbing installations mark Cai Guo-Qiang as one of the world's biggest and brightest artists. Cai's fireworks will be seen by millions during the Olympics opening and closing ceremonies. The Chinese artist is about to show the world what he can do with a spectacular pyrotechnics display at ...

Cityscape recommendations for Beijing

Monday, August 4th, 2008

BEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) -- If you are coming to Beijing for the Olympics, Xinhua News Agency staff provides these tips for finding the capital's most impressive spots.   China Central Television headquarter building   Tired of regular-shaped skyscrapers? The breathtaking artistic architecture of the new China Central Television headquarter will leave you with ...

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 ...