Does The Pressure on the Hosting

country Increase Over Each Succeeding

Olympic Games ?

What improvements to the environment has China made

for the Olympics ?

The Olympics have spotlighted China’s environment record. Because of the bad history China pitched the idea of the “Green Olympics”

including new standards for water and air pollution in Beijing, as part of the bid to host the

games.

The city has made some strides to meet its promises, with air quality improving each year

for the past six years. Beijing has closed factories and relocated chemical and steel plants

to help with the “Clean Air” scheme.

What Are The “Genocide Olympics”?

Where there any big protests ?

Yes. There was a HUGE Tibetan protest. With less than six months to go until the Beijing games, the international spotlight turned on Tibet. Details remain sketchy, but clashes

erupted between demonstrators and security forces in Lhasa, and these spread to other

cities in Tibet and surrounding provinces. The Chinese government responded with an

ongoing crackdown that included shooting, beating, and arresting suspected dissidents.

What is the History of the

Olympic Torch ?

The Olympic torch, which was lit in Olympia, Greece, criss-crossed the world in an

elaborate relay. Chinese officials wanted the tour to be a “journey of harmony” but instead

became lightning rod for controversy both inside and outside the People’s Republic.

What were the conflicts with China winning

the bid ?

Ever since China won the the Olympics bid, critics around the world have taken advantage

of the opportunity to criticise the Chinese regime. But the Chinese government has

condemned attempts politicise the Olympic Games.

By Natasha Gibson