Liu Xiang’s Pullout Shakes up Advertisers

Fans wept when China’s revered track star was forced to quit the Olympics. Major global advertisers shed a few tears, too.

Science: Big Win for High-Tech

Behind the competitive arena, scientific and technological projects are playing a major role at the Beijing games.

Broadcasting: Calling the Shots

Broadcasters such as NBC had a powerful influence in shaping the Olympics, which 4 billion TV viewers will watch.

China’s Olympic Economy Myth

Some forecasters fear an economic downturn for China after the Olympics spending spree. Why do many think otherwise?

Economy: Games of Prediction

Forecasters of a post-Olympics economic slowdown for China overlook what economists say happened in other host countries.

Air Quality: Overhauling a City

A multibillion-dollar effort to cut air pollution for the Olympics is also designed to benefit Beijing for years to come.

Liu Xiang Walks Away

China's defending Olympic champion Liu Xiang stunned the nation when he withdrew from the 110-meter hurdles during qualifying rounds.

Diplomacy: China Takes a Bow

The symbolic significance of the Olympics opening ceremony is all the buzz in Beijing. The guest list shows why.

Law: Policy Evolution

Hosting an Olympics is challenging for any local government, but in Beijing it's led to new approaches in policy management.

Australia Premier Kevin Rudd: The Olympics Are Chi

Australia's PM Kevin Rudd talks with Caijing about his hopes for China-Australia relations, the Olympics, and new sense of global responsibility.

A Chinese Village Cheers Its Champion

Far from the Olympic stage where female weightlifter Chen Xiexia won a gold medal, her closest admirers cheered – and changed.

Beijing Tightens Security at Tourist Sites

China strengthens security checks in tourist sites after the fatal attack last week on American visitors in Beijing.