IOC President explains why Beijing Games is exceptional There are many aspects that the Beijing Games is exceptional, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge told China Daily on Wednesday in Beijing.
Beijing enables barrier-free touring atop Great Wall Beijing's must-go tourist attractions have been turned accessible for the disabled, as the city fulfills its pledge to give normal life to its 1m disabled population.
Beijingers vexed on keeping car ban More than 400,000 Beijingers have joined an online discussion about whether to keep a pre-Games car ban. Nearly half of them supported a permanent car restriction.
Tears of joy as Chinese women's volleyball restores confidence The smiling faces and encouraging high-fives were immediately replaced by misty eyes and tight hugs after 1.96m middle blocker Zhao Ruirui scored the decisive point to clinch the women's volleyball bronze medal for China.
Why Russian girls are all smiles Belarus led the group all-around qualifications of the Beijing Olympic rhythmic gymnastics tournament on Friday, with host China entering the medal round in third place.
Beijingers cool with the world's new attention Calling Beijing a cool city, the British newspaper the Times said the Chinese capital's inhabitants are enjoying a breath of fresh Olympic air.
