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- Opening ceremony began: August 8, 2008 at 8:08 p.m. China Standard Time Wikipedia: Numbers in Chinese Culture: Eight
- American television coverage: NBC Sports
- 2001: Beijing selected as host city, beating out Toronto, Paris, Istanbul, and Osaka
- Nine new events added Wikipedia: 2008 Summer Olympics
- Official slogan: One World, One Dream
- Also referred to as: Games of the 29th Olympiad
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The 2008 Summer Olympics were held in Beijing, China, and Hong Kong from August 8-24. China promoted the 2008 Olympics as an opportunity to unveil itself to the world. The 2008 Olympics marked the first time that the Summer Olympics have been held in a communist country since the Soviet Union hosted in 1980.
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Protest and Controversy
Controversy over Beijing air quality, human rights, censorship and the control of Tibet has led to increased protests. Although a some high-profile individuals, like director Steven Spielberg, will boycott, most nations are planning to present their normal compliment of athletes in Beijing.In July and August of 2008, the Turkistan Islamic Party, a militant group, released two separate video tapes threating to attack the Olympics in Beijing. The tapes warn Muslims not to send their children to the Olympics and to avoid public transportation. The party reportedly disagrees with China's control over the Xinjiang region.
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Summer Olympics 2008 Questions
Who do you think will be hosting the Summer Olympics in 2016 and why? 5 AnswersI think it will be a close call between Rio de Janeiro and Chicago. Rio has BY FAR the biggest infrastructural change budget, more than all other cities combine... read more
How do you feel about Rio getting the 2016 Summer Olympics and Chicago being bumped in the 1st round? 6 AnswersI think the Brazilians deserve it. We have olympics regularly here in the USA. I think it is time for this well deserving party host gets a chance. You just ha... read more
Which country won the most medals in total at the 2008 Summer Olympics? 2 AnswersChina(it helped they had home field advantage!) read more
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NY Times: 2008 Summer Olympics in Hong Kong http://is.gd/4OmYa
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2008 Beijing Summer Olympics | Gina Miles Profile & Bio, Photos... http://tinyurl.com/yj3e3me
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@wakooz Mexico competed in 2008 Summer Olympics. The country sent 85 competitors and participated in 23 sports. 2 golds.
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Dancing Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics http://cinegirlz.com/u/s24
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