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China Mounts Charm Offensive Ahead of Olympics


08 August 2008
Olympic Charm Offensive report / Broadband - Download (WM) video clip
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Cartoon characters promoting politeness in China
Cartoon characters promoting politeness in China
Foreigners are flocking to the Chinese capital for the Olympic Games and Beijing has gone on the charm offensive. With an army of volunteers ready to help tourists, thousands of police on patrol, and floral displays providing a facelift, Beijing hopes to win over the world with its makeover. Mandy Clark reports from the Chinese capital for VOA. 

 

 

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