Archive for August 6th, 2008

China Olympics’ Snacks: Dogs, Cats, and Skewered Scorpions

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

For those lucky enough to travel to China for the Olympics, a cultural adventure awaits. One can build up a healthy appetite after breathing deadly smog all day. We here at DBKP have put together some of the more fun snacks one might …

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Advanced News: The Chinese Olympics

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Politics and the Olympics don’t mix, and the success of the Games will be determined by the caliber of the athletes, the competition, and the friendship of the competing countries. The statement came from China’s President, Hu Jinato, …

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Upper-Intermediate News: The Chinese Olympics

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Politics and the Olympics don’t mix. The success of the Games will be determined by the competition between athletes and the friendship of the various nations. China’s president, Hu Jintao, made the statement, as he expressed the real …

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China: Olympics fatigue

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

It’s one thing to say that people in Beijing and other places around the country are getting tired of the disruptions the Olympics have brought, but Xiao Qiang at China Digital Times translates a Sohu blogger’s post which outlines just …

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Reporters guide to China Olympics

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

This article, from the International Center for Journalists, provides information about and link to, a downloadable pocket guide that has been released for reporters travelling to China to cover the Beijing Olympics. …

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