Targets set for new Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei megalopolis

The aim is to transfer the nonessential functions of Beijing and form an optimized structure for the capital's core functions by 2030.

Challenge of frugal and green Winter Olympics

The goal of the Chinese government is to integrate the 2022 Winter Games with sustainable development plans for the wider region.

Wukesong Arena can hold hockey events, officials say

Wukesong Arena - host of the 2008 Summer Olympics basketball tournament as well as numerous grassroots basketball events - can easily be transformed into a modern hockey stadium for the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Golden stamps to mark Winter Olympics bid win

Gold stamps marking Beijing's successful bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics are displayed at a ceremony in the Chinese capital on Tuesday. There will be 199,999 1-gram stamps for sale, and they will cost 999.9 yuan ($160) each.

Foreign leaders congratulate Beijing on successful bid

Leaders of some countries and international organizations have sent messages to China, congratulating Beijing on its successful bid to host the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Take two as videos help win bid again

"From the reactions of the International Olympic Committee members, I knew it worked," Meng, a director with China Central Television's sports channel, said on Tuesday.

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Vice-Premier leads Games bidders back from Kuala Lumpur

Vice-Premier Liu Yandong led the Beijing Winter Olympic Games bid team back home from Kuala Lumpur Sunday afeternoon after the Chinese capital was awarded the 2022 Winter Games.

What to expect from Beijing Winter Games

As it becomes the first city ever to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics, I couldn't help wondering what to expect from the Games this time.

President Xi extends appreciation to IOC for trust and support

President Xi Jinping sent a letter of appreciation to International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach on Friday evening, expressing thanks to the IOC for its trust and support in selecting Beijing, together with Zhangjiakou, as the host of the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Bid win will boost regional links, create jobs

Bid officials say winning the hosting rights for the 2022 Winter Olympics will fuel regional integration between Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province.

Hockey star keeps world's focus here

Competing in the Olympic Games at home is no doubt a unique experience, once in a lifetime, appealing to any athlete around the world.