Wednesday
Aug062008
Globe focusses on Beijing's shortfalls
Elizabeth Economy, who recently co-wrote an article on the 2008 Beijing Olympics for the Foreign Affairs Journal, says that the Games were meant to be China's chance to come out to the world, but has now been transformed due to its serious shortfalls that have drawn criticism from around the world. These shortcomings include environmental concerns, internet access and broadening of human rights (1:06).
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