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Source: CCTV.com | 03-26-2008 13:56

Special Report:   2008 Beijing Olympic Games

On the first day of the Greek leg of the torch relay, two Chinese torch bearers were selected for their work to protect the environment.

Chinese singer Wang Lee-hom said, "The most precious of the Olympic Games is to unite the dreams of the people from all around the world.

Wang Lee-hom is a pop singer. He was picked because of his efforts in bringing attention to environmental concerns. He was waiting for the handover from Liu Hongliang, an environmental expert with the Chinese Academy of Engineering. They said their torch relay realized their dreams.

Chinese singer Wang Lee-hom said, "The most precious of the Olympic Games is to unite the dreams of the people from all around the world. Everybody has a dream. I have a dream and so do you. Through the Olympics, our dream are united together."

Liu Hongliang, academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering, said, "I hope my next generation could pass the spirit of the Olympic Games with the scared flame."

Liu Hongliang, academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering, said, "It realized my complex. My father was the first Chinese who participated the tenth Olympic Games. Today I came. I hope my next generation could pass the spirit of the Olympic Games with the scared flame."

 

Editor:Zhang Ning