One Year Countdown

Rogge: Olympics 'a force for good'

IOC President Jacques Rogge said that the 2008 Beijing Olympics will be a significant force for good in China, but it can not be expected to resolve all the issues.

Festivities planned for Big Wednesday

Senior IOC officials will invite over 200 National Olympic Committees to Beijing on August 8 to mark the one-year countdown to the opening of the 2008 Games.

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Rogge: Olympics 'a force for good'

IOC President Jacques Rogge said that the 2008 Beijing Olympics will be a significant force for good in China, but it can not be expected to resolve all the issues.

Organizers: Preparations on track, challenges remain

Organizers of the 2008 Olympic Games said on Monday that preparations for next year's Olympics are progressing smoothly but challenges remain in areas like air pollution and citizens' civility.

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·Preparations are 'truly impressive'

·Will Beijing be ready?

·Country's first Olympian leaves track of legacy

·Rooms with an Olympic view

·City paves way for smooth ride

·Firms face fines for forced work

·Hi-tech expected to guarantee success

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