| ID | 089934 |
| Title Proper | China goes olympic |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Antonov, I |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | China entered the race for hosting the Summer Games in 2008 in earnest. At stake was the prestige of a country which, by the start of this century, entered the stage of a rapid economic development, growing political influence in the region and full participation in international affairs. Some called on numerology, rather respected in China, for help. According to the original plans, the Olympics were to be held between July 25 and August 10, but the IOC meeting in Prague ruled that the opening date should be August 8 because Beijing is known for intense heat and humidity in late July and early August. "Eight" is the most positive and happy number in Chinese tradition |
| `In' analytical Note | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol. 54, No. 3; 2008: p48-51 |
| Journal Source | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol. 54, No. 3; 2008: p48-51 |
| Key Words | China ; Olympic Games - 2008 |