The guest list for Friday's big event suggests that the fear of losing Chinese business crosses continents and oceans, and ultimately outweighs outrage over China's human rights failings. President Bush is going, as is Australia's premier. So is French President Nicolas Sarkozy, after he backed off a threat to boycott. Even Taiwan is sending a representative to the ceremony as ties warm between the rivals.
Opening ceremonies are just two days away and China's Olympic spirit is in full throttle.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/china-set-to-present-the-world-a-perfect-olympics/70535-5.html
A South Korea's TV channel sneaked in and filmed the rehearsal.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/opening-ceremony-rehearsal-to-proceed-despite-breach/70233-29.html
Footage apparently filmed during a full rehearsal at the National Stadium.
Fifteen days to go for the Olympics and China is all geared up to host the mega event.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/olympic-village-opens-on-sunday-morning/69759-5.html
President Bush said not going could lead to a rockier relationship with China.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/bush-defends-decision-to-attend-olympics-opening/68460-2.html
From Brad and Angelina to Aishwarya and Abhishek, they were all at Cannes.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/61st-cannes-film-festival-opens-with-a-bang/65442-8.html
There was stardust, thanks to a host of celebrities walking the red carpet.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/cannes-opening-had-all-the-makings-of-a-movie/65362-8.html
Many European countries are set to boycott the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/us-cuba-venezuela-not-in-favour-of-olympic-boycott/62032-2.html
Three days into Doha 2006, the Asian Games have gone through its own ups and downs.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/anthem-goofup-leaves-nepal-stranded/27613-5.html
The Asian Games opened with a spectacle of pyrotechnics, animatronics and boundless enthusiasm on Friday.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/in-pics-asian-games-opening/27533-5.html
The official inauguration was held in very windy conditions and showcased the heritage of Qatar.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/asian-games-open-with-colourful-gala/27516-5.html
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