China loses to U.S. 101-70

Posted on August 11th, 2008 in Beijing 2008, News by

China loses to U.S. 101-70

LeBron James shoots over Yao Ming. 

??BEIJING, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) — Dwayne Wade scored 19 points and LeBron James added 18 to lead the United States to a 101-70 victory over China in a hard-fought match up of the men’s basketball competitions of the Beijing Olympic Games on Sunday.

??In a game full of meanings and expectations, China gave all out to fight to the end with Yao Ming having the team-high 13 points, 11rebounds and three blocks.

??U.S. President George W. Bush, accompanied by China’s Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, witnessed U.S.’ fifth Olympic victory over China, dating back to 1984.

??After a brief lead in the first quarter, China failed to catch up the fast-paced Americans, losing 24-4 on fast-break points.

??Chinese Zhu Fangyu chipped in 11 points and eight rebounds.

Fireworks show at opening ceremony of Beijing Olympic Games

Posted on August 9th, 2008 in Beijing 2008, China, News by

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the fireworks of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games held in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird’s Nest, in north Beijing, China. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the fireworks of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games held in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird’s Nest, in north Beijing, China. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

“Beautiful Olympics” at opening ceremony

Posted on August 9th, 2008 in Beijing 2008, China, News by

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled “Beautiful Olympics”, in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird’s Nest, in north Beijing, China.(Xinhua Photo)

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled “Beautiful Olympics”, in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird’s Nest, in north Beijing, China.(Xinhua Photo)

Overcast skies for opening ceremony

Posted on August 7th, 2008 in Beijing 2008, China, News by

The photo taken on Aug. 5, 2008 shows the white cloud floating above the National Stadium, namely the Bird’s Nest, in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua Photo/Li Ziheng)

The photo taken on Aug. 5, 2008 shows the clear sky above the National Stadium, namely the Bird’s Nest, in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua Photo/Li Ziheng)

The photo taken on Aug. 5, 2008 shows the clear sky above the National Stadium, namely the Bird’s Nest, in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua Photo/Li Ziheng)