Beijing's avant-garde National Stadium has become the icon of the 2008 Olympics - and much more.
Organisers have built or refurbished 37 venues, 31 of them in Beijing, which will stage the 28 sports during the August 8-24 Games.
The Equestrian Company will make the final preparations for the Games after taking charge of the HK$1.2 billion facilities.
Hong Kong's board sailors will have an additional chance to race on the Olympic course in Qingdao after getting permission to compete in the...
Beijing has cast aside its conservatism and is now an unmissable destination.
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