Source: CRI

08-24-2008 22:37

By the moment the Olympic flame atop the Bird's Nest goes out, it is proved that Beijing has lived up to the trust of the world, by turning the opportunity the Chinese capital won seven years ago into a 16-day miracle that will forever shine in Olympic history.

Most of the Olympic Games so far have been hosted by developed nations, but China has shown it can do as well and even better.

The success of the Beijing Olympics demonstrates the great achievements the ancient oriental nation has attained during the three decades of reform and opening up, without which the "high-standard and unique" Games would have been impossible.

Moreover, Beijing has done everything possible in the past seven years to fulfill its commitments to the international community and to guarantee the successful Olympics.

Chinese President Hu Jintao said that the Beijing Olympics organizers did a great deal of work and achieved outstanding results in all aspects, including venue and infrastructure construction, environmental protection, city operation, security and media service.