Currencies today: $1 = CNY 6.84 - €1 = CNY 10.6 - GBP1 = CNY 13.5

August 10, 2008
China and South Korea have emerged as the most successful teams of the first two days whilst Michael Phelps and the U.S. Basketball squad have impressed.

Biggest compliments have earned Nino Salukvadze and Natalie Paderina who demonstrated friendship between a Georgian and Russian medalist whilst the two countries are fighting a war.

August 8, 2008
A giant opening ceremony with 15.000 dancers and a huge show had amazed 90.000 in a spectacular arena and over 1 billion worldwide on TV. 7 years of planning and preparation with an investment of $10 million had resulted in one of the biggest shows that the world has seen so far.

All important leaders in the world had been around including French Sarkozy, Wladimir Putin and George W. Bush.

Only German chancellor Merkel had preferred to stay away from a moving and emotional ceremony, which had been the biggest in the history of the Olympic games.

Chinese superstar Yao Ming had been leading his team in front of 91.000 in raving Beijing at the biggest opening ceremony in the history of the Olympic games. Foreigners in Beijing feel overwhelmed by the friendliness and enthusiasm of the Chinese people

One world one dream.

August 3, 2008
One million almost free tickets have been made available and Chinese citizens who are waiting in long cues to get hold of them. Rates are around $1 - 1.50

Regular tickets are much cheaper than at the two previous Olympics with starting at only $10 up to $100 for finals and highlight events. Also a black market has been established where for example tickets to Basketball games may cost 1000 Yuan instead of 50 Yuan.

August 3, 2008
Militant Islamists have killed 16 policemen with 2 grenades.

August 1, 2008
After massive protests reporters have now been allowed to view websites such as bbc.co.uk.

July 26, 2008
Muslim extremists from Turkistan have announced assaults on the Olympic Games in Beijing.