China Opens the Olympic Gateway

Author: Zhu Jinping
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Publish Date: 2001-07-01
Features: On July 13, 2001, a grand piece of joyous news came from Moscow: The 112th plenary session of the International Olympic Committee passed a vote to grant Beijing the hosting rights of the 29th Olympic Games in 2008. The entire nation celebrated with joy and song. This is a day of immense pride and honor for every Chinese descendant. This book truly records this heart-stirring moment, comprehensively showcases the fierce competition between the Chinese capital and other applicant cities during the bid process, reveals the little-known behind-the-scenes news of the bid, and looks back on the arduous journey of China's unsuccessful bid for the Olympics in 1993, reflecting the Chinese people's unwavering pursuit of the International Olympic Movement.