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Aug 08

Who got the loudest cheers at the Opening Ceremony?

Written by: Nimrod | Filed under:culture, media, News | Tags:,
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One of the interesting things about the Opening Ceremony is the outside world gets to see (or is made to pay attention to) a slice of raw Chinese public opinion on full display.

Besides obviously the home team, Taiwan probably got the loudest cheers from the Chinese crowd at the Bird’s Nest today, a sure head-scratcher to foreign pundits stuck in a brain warp, I’m sure, but no real surprise to Chinese people and those who know China.

As we watch the Opening Ceremony, let’s make a list of the teams that got the loudest cheers from the Chinese crowd today. It is bound to be interesting.
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Aug 08

minipost-Will we see a “Thank You, China” banner from the European and American attendants to the Olympics?

Written by: bianxiangbianqiao | Filed under:-mini-posts | Tags:
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The closing ceremony parade would be the most appropriate occasion for such expression of appreciation. Who will be the most likely among the spectators to display such affectionate banners, resident laowais or first time visitors?