2008 Olympics

www.chinasportsreview.com — An article on how despite the rise in sporting venues throughout China, the country’s sports stadiums remain empty once the lights fade and the games conclude.

www.chinasmack.com — Days before the 2008 Olympic Games, a foreigner in Beijing holds up a sign: Please give me a hug. Uncertain and unsure, most Chinese passing by avoid her. On the internet, some say it is culture difference, others just want a chance to hug a hot foreigner.

www.chinasmack.com — Liu Xiang, China's star track and field athlete, faces increasing pressure to win a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics. If he fails, will China still love him?