Dale Gavlak, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SOUTHERN SHUNEH, Jordan - IOC president Jacques Rogge is optimistic about China's efforts to tackle air pollution ahead of the Beijing Olympics. Rogge said Saturday that Beijing is making big strides in clearing up its notoriously bad air quality, which has been a major concern for both the International Olympic Committee and leading athletes. In an interview with the Associated Press, Rogge also reiterated his stance that...
France picks outspoken China critic as flag bearer at Olympic opening ceremony
International Herald Tribune
International Herald Tribune
China begins 100-day countdown to Olympics
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China athletes win in sponsorship stakes
Hong Kong Standard
Hong Kong Standard
As China embraces capitalism, its athletic teams are cashing in. //--> Maureen Fan Monday, May 05, 2008 ADVERTISEMENT As China embraces capitalism, its athletic teams are cashing in. The national men's field hockey...
China 'to top Games medal table'
BBC News
BBC News
China is being tipped to end the reign of the United States as the leading Olympic nation at the Beijing Games. Research undertaken by Sheffield Hallam University predicts the hosts will win 46 gold medals in the Chinese...
WADA wants China's border detection to match high level of Olympic drug-testing facilities
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International Herald Tribune


