2008 Olympics: Coverage Behind the Scenes

 

Questions Surround Hurdler's Olympic Withdrawal

Aug 25, 2008, 2:00 am

Although the Chinese regime has ordered the nation's media to give a unified explanation of Liu Xiang’s exit from the 110 meter hurdle competition, speculation and evidence available on the Internet continues to point to an explanation more controversial than a simple foot injury.

Beijing Authorities Used GPS to Search for Petitioners During Olympics

Aug 24, 2008, 9:00 pm

Chinese petitioners, who have been under increased suppression since the start of the Beijing Olympics, predict that the situation will only get worse after the Games.

Gold Medals Can’t Prevent the Destruction of the CCP

Aug 24, 2008, 5:00 pm

Chinese Communist Party (CCP) authorities are repeating history, by utilizing the same tactics as past dictatorships, to ensure the Beijing Games is a tool for political propaganda.

Beijing Olympics Reveals Realities of China

Aug 24, 2008, 12:00 pm

From the Olympic torch relay, to the opening and closing ceremonies, how much money has been spent on the Beijing Olympics?

Let's Hold the Next Olympics in North Korea!

Aug 24, 2008, 9:00 am

Why not go the whole hog and do them all—North Korea next, maybe Zimbabwe could host the 2016 Games and perhaps hand it on to Cuba for a great show in 2020.

In IOC Gymnast Probe, Communist Party Has Bases Covered

Aug 23, 2008, 12:00 am

When the International Olympic Committee explained to this newspaper how it was reexamining the controversy surrounding the ages of some Chinese gymnastic medalists, it offered assurance that outside parties would be consulted.

He Kexin Not the First Underage Chinese Gymnast

Aug 22, 2008, 7:00 pm

In 2004, a Chinese gymnast confessed she was only 14 years old at the time of the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Ruling on Gymnast He Kexin Could Come Saturday, IOC Says

Aug 22, 2008, 4:00 pm

A decision on whether Chinese gymnast He Kexin can keep her medals could come within hours, said an IOC spokesperson.

The He Kexin File: Evidence She's Underage

Aug 22, 2008, 3:00 pm

Facing mounting evidence, the IOC was forced to order a further probe into the ages of China's medal-winning gymnasts.

Trouble for Chinese Who Speak to Foreign Media

Aug 22, 2008, 2:00 pm

Beijing police have been ordered to investigate Chinese civilians who have been interviewed by western media during the Olympics official documents reveal.

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