Beijing Olympics——Striving for the Highest Quality Services

IN preparing for the Beijing Olympics,the goal has been to create a quality event with a strong Chinese flavor that will showcase the nation s history and culture to the world.As well as a sports meeting,the Beijing Olympic Games will be a diverse cultural pageant.The organizers are striving for the highest level of quality in all aspects of the Games,including the opening and closing ceremonies,media services,security,cultural events,and the organization of Beijing's infrastructure. The Beijing Olympic Games have been planned un- der the auspices of three overarching concepts:a green Olympics,a sci-tech Olympics,and a people-orientated Olympics.In practice this has meant ensuring sustainable development in the construction of venues and support- ing services,utilizing the latest and most advanced tech- nologies and promoting innovation,and upholding and enhancing the well-being and interests of people. The opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympic Games will strive to realize the spirit of"One World,One Dream"by emphasizing the themes of"civi- lization"and"harmony."They will trace the evolution of Chinese civilization and its blending with the outside world,realizing a perfect combination of Chinese cultur- al and Olympic elements. The Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BO- COG) has organized five Olympic cultural festivals to further the Olympic spirit. We have also organized publicity activities,such as a global tour of the Fuwa mas- cots,and an Olympic family tour of Beijing,to enhance foreigners' understanding of China and the Beijing Olympic Games.Cooperating with the Chinese Minis- try of Education,we have established 556 Olympic education teachers' schools. Meanwhile,we have organized 207 primary and middle schools in Beijing to con- duct international exchanges,to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between Chinese young people and their counterparts from around the world.     

Monkey King —Prime Candidate for 2008 Olympics Mascot

IS the monkey an appropriate 2008 Olympic mascot? No one will know for sure until next year. Now that the Chinese Seal has been officially designated as the 2008 Olympics emblem, the games' mascot has taken over as     

The Countdown to the Beijing Olympics Commences

The year 2007 is crucial to the Beijing Olympiad organizers,as the digital clock in Tian’anmen Square counts the seconds to August 8,2008.Staff reporter Xu Xiaoyan interviewed Jiang Xiaoyu,executive vice-president of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the XXiX Olympiad (BOCOG) to see how preparations for this all-important,prestigious event are going.     

The Beijing Olympics Have Boosted China＇s International Image

The 2008 Beijing Olympics hawe given the world a thriiting experience： China has indeed hosted a “truly exceptional” games.     

Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony： Zhang Yimou Keeps Everyone Guessing

Ireally can＇t tell you anything about the opening ceremony,“ Director Zhang Yimou says with a smile. Presently, Zhang＇s ”offi- cial“ identity is chief director of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics in August. More broadly, he is probably China＇s bestknown film director, who first came to prominence as part of the so-called “fifth-generation” in the late 1980s. He has garnered numerous awards globally, including the Grand Jury Prize at Cannes for To Live （1994） and ihe Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festi- val for The Story of Qiu Ju （1992） anc Not One Less （1999）. More recentl5 Hero （2002）, House of Flying Daggers （2004） and Curse of the Golden Flowel （2006） have all been box office hits ir China and abroad.     

Getting Around the Capital——Transport in Beijing

THE number of motor vehicles in Beijing hit 3.2 million in February this year - almost double the figure of late 2001. Despite the municipal government having spent some RMB 110 billion on improving traffic systems since Beijing was announced as the host city for the 2008 Olympics, an average day still sees chronic congestion in the capital. In August, hundreds of thousands of athletes, coaches, sports officials, media personnel and tourists will flood into Beijing, placing even more pressure on the city and potentially creating a major headache for residents as well as the government.     

What Next： beijing After the Olympics

FEW will argue that the recently concluded beijing Games will stand as a great example in the annals of the Olympic movement. but beyond the obvious, concrete legacies represented by beijing’s entirely modernized, envy-inducing infrastructure, the true impact of the 2008 Olympics will take time to manifest itself as China continues its march forward.     

Beijing： The Old and the New

As the 2008 Olympic Games draw near, Beijing, a dynamic modern city undergirded by 3,000 years of history, is throwing open its celebrated nine gates to the world.     

Qingdao Sets Sail Toward the Beijing Olympics： We Are Ready-An Interview with Qingdao Mayor Xia Geng

When the Beijing Olympic Games open next month, the sailing competition will take place in Qingdao, Shandong Province, August 9-21. We interviewed Xia Geng. mayor of Qingdao and head ot the Sailing Committee of the Beijing Olympic Games.     

Extending Beijing＇s Ancient Backbone

THE concept of a ＂center＂ is one of the most distinctive characteristics of China＇s traditional culture, and is reflected in the design of the country＇s ancient cities like Beijing. While the traditional layout of the capital is still evident, in contemporary times the Olympic Games have seen the capital＇s ancient backbone extended northward.     

Women＇s World Without Freedom——A glimpse of novel management of the Beijing Women＇s Prison

May 8 Women's Day "I will never sink with the waves. For the sake of the most beloved ones, I must be strong, no matter how hard it is; the dream is there, with the heart; there is true love between heaven and the earth; there are successes and failures in life; it is nothing but to start anew......"     

Be Calm,Be Confident——Some Thoughts on the Approach of the 2008 Olympic Games

AS the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games approach, China has become the focus of world media attention. Certain groups hostile to the PRC have been using the occasion to demonize the country and pressure the government. They have made a concerted effort to stir up trouble and generate controversy at home and abroad, and a number of Western media have amplified the resulting cacophony, producing distorted reports about China and infuriating Chinese everywhere.     

What should the Chinese Do to Contribute to the Olympic Movement？

Athletic sports had become the core of China＇s sports culture by the end of the 20th century, with winning of medals in Olympic sports competitions as the chief objective. This brings honor to China and imbues it with a kind of sports spirit while vielding some major influence on the development of China＇s sports culture.     

Qinhuangdao Takes Advantage of the Beijing Olympics to Move Ahead——A Conversation with Zhu Haowen,Mayor of Qinhuangdao

QINHUANGDAO in Hebei Province is famous for its section of the Great Wall and pristine beaches.But it is more than just an ideal summer resort.In 2008,it attracted world attention as the only prefecture- level co-host city of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games,staging not only some memorable Olympic football matches, but also taking advantage of the opportunities created by the Games to move ahead in terms of development. China Today spoke with Zhu Haowen, the city＇s mayor,and he described Qinhuangdao＇s unique charm with seven key words.     

Preparations for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo in Full Swing：Preparations Proceeding in an Orderly Way

After the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games,the Chinese people are looking forward to the 2010 Shanghai World Exop with the same fervency.     

Great Achievements Exhibited for More Understanding and Better Cooperation——On the Human Rights Exhibition in Beijing,November 17-26,2006

A large scale human rights exhibition was held inside the Museum of Culture Palace of the Nationalities in downtown Beijing, Novem-ber 17-26. 2006 mainly showcasing the country's efforts and progress it has made and is making in human rights protection and promotion in China since the founda-tion of new China in 1949.     

On the Fast Track——Chinese young skeleton team sets groundbreaking goals for Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022

It’s been six years since Geng Wenqiang hopped from his long jump career into one in skeleton racing, the sport in which a person rides a small sled, known as a skeleton bobsled, plummeting head-first down a frozen track—while lying face down. His selection for China’s Skeleton Team in 2015 made him one of the earliest Chinese skeleton athletes.     

让翻译事业更好地为跨文化交流服务

翻译工作作为跨民族、跨文化、跨语言交流的纽带,是文化传播的必经之道,是决定文化传播效果的直接因素和基础条件,从某种角度讲,也是一个国家对外交流水平和人文环境建设的具体体现。今年8月初,在北京奥运会举办之际,第18届世界翻译大会将在上海召开。全球翻译界、文化传播界的精英将齐聚上海,参加这一首次在亚洲、在中国举行的国际翻译界的盛会。