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Chinese delegation at the opening ceremony
Agencies
Updated: 2008-08-09 00:23
Chinese basketball star Yao Ming leads the Chinese delegation holding hands with earthquake survivor Lin Hao during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and development. [Agencies] |