• On July 30, 2008, a video clip showing the rehearsal for the Opening Ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing was leaked on the Internet by a South Korean television station. Prior to the leak of the video, the details of the opening ceremony had been kept secret.English Xinhua: Chinese Internet Users Condemn Korean Tv Showing Olympic Rehearsal (July 31, 2008)

• 1. Video footage taped by a South Korean television stationGuardian Unlimited: Chinese Anger After TV Station Leaks Olympics Ceremony... (July 31, 2008)
  2. Spokesman for the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games said the reporters were told not to videotapeGuardian Unlimited: Chinese Anger After TV Station Leaks Olympics Ceremony... (July 31, 2008)
  3. International Olympic Committee sources said photographers may face legal actionGuardian Unlimited: Chinese Anger After TV Station Leaks Olympics Ceremony... (July 31, 2008)
  4. Opening Ceremony of Summer Olympics directed by Zhang YimouEnglish Xinhua: Chinese Internet Users Condemn Korean Tv Showing Olympic Rehearsal (July 31, 2008)
  5. All involved have been sworn to secrecyEnglish Xinhua: Chinese Internet Users Condemn Korean Tv Showing Olympic Rehearsal (July 31, 2008)
  6. Video recorded at the Beijing National Stadium; also known as the Bird's Nest Stadium
  7. Beijing spent over $300 million on the ceremonyABC News: China Rages Over Olympic Leak (July 31, 2008)
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  9. Features over 10,000 performersABC News: China Rages Over Olympic Leak (July 31, 2008)
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