How an American experienced a ‘gay awakening’ in China, before the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics
Glen Loveland was 31 when he moved to Beijing for a new job in 2007, after spending seven years as a congressional staffer in ...
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Data shows patchy Chinese economy in first two months of the year
China's economy charted an uneven trajectory in the first two months of the year, a slew of key indicators showed Monday, ...
Beijing Journal: An underground 'parallel universe'
Upon reaching the entrance to the Underground City, however, he was told it was closed for "renovation," just like the surrounding neighborhood. "It's like they're trying to literally bury this place ...
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Dwyane Wade shares how popular Kobe Bryant was during 2008 Olympics: "That's when I knew there was separation between Kobe and me"
Wade and Bryant were among the NBA stars who committed to bringing Olympic gold back to U.S. soil after being humbled in the ...
From Olympics to E-sports: Beijing Transforms Volleyball Venue into Mega E-sports Complex
In an exciting development for both sports and digital entertainment, Beijing has repurposed its beach volleyball venue from the 2008 Summer Olympics into the largest e-sports complex in the capital.
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US State Department Kills Global Air Monitoring Program Researchers Say Paid for Itself
In 2008, the US Embassy in Beijing started regularly tweeting about the air quality in the city, which was gearing up to host China’s first Olympic Games. Two times a day, the embassy ...
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Beijing to host world short track championships in mid-March
During the six-leg 2024–2025 ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup series, China secured five gold, two silver, and five bronze medals. In December 2024, during the Beijing stop of the World Cup ...