Ningbo leg torch relay ends at Hangzhou Bay Bridge

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(NINGBO, May 22) -- The Olympic Torch Relay in Ningbo successfully ended at noon on Thursday when last torchbearer Yan Hongjun crossed the finish line at Hangzhou Bay Bridge.

Yan Hongjun, a representative of bridge builders, expressed his excitement after finishing the relay. "I'm so grateful to have been chosen as the last torchbearer and to have finished the relay on a bridge that I helped build," he said.

"I thank the people of Ningbo for giving me this chance," he added.

The relay team will now move on to Jiaxing, the last city in Zhejiang to embrace the event.


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Sacred flame takes boat ride in Jiaxing

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As the last torchbearer lit the flame cauldron waiting at Jiaxing's sports stadium, the clock struck 4:25 p.m. Lv Lin, who claimed the gold in the Barcelona Olympic Games as a part of the men's table tennis double's team from China, held the flame high for all to see before igniting the cauldron.

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Day 1 of Shanghai leg of Olympic Torch Relay starts with moment of silence

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(SHANGHAI, May 23) -- Preceded by a moment of silence to remember the victims of the recent earthquake in Sichuan province, the first day of the Olympic Torch Relay in Shanghai kicked off at 8 a.m. on Friday morning at the north square of the Shanghai Museum.

Zhuang Yong, the 1992 Olympic gold medalist in women's freestyle swimming, was the first among 416 torchbearers whose ages range from 15 to 80. The relay will end at Binjiang Park of Pudong Lu Jiazui, covering 62.84 kilometers.

The relay course has been reduced in length from the original planned route. Many planned performances were also canceled and replaced with donation points and disaster relief promotion signs. An activity related to disaster relief will be included in the ending ceremony.

Day 2 of the relay in Shanghai on Saturday will cover 136.55 kilometers, starting at the Shanghai Stadium and ending at the Auto Exposition Park in Jiading Anting.


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Olympic torch relay to kick off in Suzhou on Sunday

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SUZHOU, East China, May 24 (Xinhua) -- The sacred Olympic flame will set out its journey in Suzhou city on Sunday, the first leg in eastern China's Jiangsu province.

Suzhou, located on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and on the shores of Taihu Lake, is one of the oldest cities in the Yangtze Basin, boasting a history of 2500 years. It is also known as the "Venice of the East", which is sandwiched between Taihu Lake and the Jinghang Canal.

Suzhou, one of the 24 renowned historic cities of cultural significance in the first batch made public by the State Council, is also renowned for its exquisitely designed gardens, among which four has been listed in the World Heritage List by UNESCO.

Sun zhi'an, the first badminton world champion of Jiangsu province, will open the 17-kilometer relay at 8:00 a.m. local time, starting from the city's Suzhou Amusement Park and ending at the Century Square of the China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park.

At the launching ceremony, a total of 104 torchbearers will observe a minute of silence to the victims of the 8.0-magnitude quake that hit China's Sichuan province at 2:28 p.m. on May 12.

The Olympic torch is set to pass by local landmarks and historic sites such as the Jinghang Canal, also called The Great Canal, the Pan Gate Scenic Area, and will tour the ancient city of Suzhou.

The Great canal, the longest and earliest canal in the world, starts north in Beijing and ends south in Hangzhou, capital city of Zhejiang Province, with a total length of 1,794 kilometers, connecting the Haihe River, Yellow River, Huaihe River, Yangtze River and Qiantangjiang River.

Pan Gate, also called Panmen Gate, part of the ancient Suzhou city wall built in 514 B.C., enjoys a history of 2,500 years, and was taken as the complex of both land and water city gates in ancient times.

In the torch relay, one of the torchbearers will run his section with roller skates. This city has been host city of WIC-World Inline Cup, an official world roller skating marathon held three times since 2006, and also 2005 Roller Skating Championships.

The Olympic torch relay will continue its journey in Nantong city on Sunday afternoon, the second leg in Jiangsu provice.


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Nantong leg of Torch Relay concludes

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(BEIJING, May 25) -- Two-time Olympic badminton champion Ge Fei lit the Olympic cauldron at Nantong Sports Exhibition Center at 6:00 p.m. on May 25 to end the Nantong leg of the Olympic Torch Relay.

The relay covered a total of 20 kilometers and involved 104 torchbearers, beginning at the Sutong Bridge and touring Qingniannan road, Gongnongnan road, Nantong Administration Center and Nantong University before reaching its final destination.

Banners were on display and donation boxes were available along the relay route in support of earthquake-hit Sichuan.

Nantong is known as a "cradle for world champions" because it has produced 14 world and Olympic champions who have won a total of 57 gold medals.


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Torch Relay's Taizhou leg finishes

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(TAIZHOU, JIANGSU PROVINCE, May 26) -- Last torchbearer Zhou Peishun carried the Olympic flame at 11 a.m., local time, on Monday into the People's Square of Taizhou, where the torch was used to light the cauldron, marking the end of the relay leg.

Zhou was among 104 torchbearers, who ranged in age from 17 to 78, to take part in the Taizhou leg of the Olympic Torch Relay.

Preceded by a minute's silence in remembrance of the earthquake victims in Sichuan, the relay started at the hundred-year-old Taizhou High School. Torchbearers carried the flame pass numerous sights, including the Mei Lanfang Memorial Museum and 11 bridges, along the 12.8-km route.

Banners were posted all along the relay course, serving as reminders of and encouragement to those affected by the recent earthquake and aftershocks. In addition, donation boxes were set up in multiple places to enable spectators to donate toward disaster relief efforts.

The Olympic flame will head next to Yangzhou, also in Jiangsu Province, for the next leg of the Torch Relay there Monday afternoon.


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Sacred flame gives world a brief glimpse of Chinese history in Yangzhou

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(YANGZHOU, May 26) - Yangzhou Sports Park was the end point of the torch relay on Monday in the ancient city of Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province. At approximately 4:30 p.m. local time, Chinese torchbearer Wang Xiuwen held the sacred flame high before igniting the flame cauldron, signaling the end of this leg of the Olympic torch relay. At the conclusion of the run, members of the Olympic torch team climbed aboard a vehicle to head towards the next stop, Nanjing. They are scheduled to arrive at 7:00 p.m.

World champion fencer Xiao Aihua took off from Yangzhou's Dawang Temple as the first torchbearer on the 11 kilometer route. After passing though the historically and culturally strong city, the relay ended at Yangzhou Sports Park. The tour aimed at highlighting the city's development from ancient times to modern days, showing off such sites as the 1,000 year old Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Dongguan Wharf (built in the Sui Dynasty), Wenchang Pavilion, and Yangzhou Museum.

A total of 104 torchbearers participated in the relay, including Chinese football star Jiang Gaohong, police officer Wu Jie and migrant worker Shen Houping.

Xiao Aihua, considered by some to be the number one fencer in Asia, said she feels proud to be running as the first torchbearer in her hometown. She said that she wishes the Olympic Games complete success.

Beautiful Yangzhou is bordered by bodies of water to the south, north and east. The 2,500 year old city is known for its unique form of Chinese opera, ancient relics, lacquerware and paper-cutting, among other time-honored traditions.


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Nanjing leg ends, next stop Hefei

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    Last torchbearer Sun Yue lights the cauldron in Nanjing.

(NANJING, May 27) -- Sun Yue carried the Olympic torch proudly at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday as she reached the Drum Tower Park and lit the cauldron, marking the conclusion of the Nanjing leg of the Olympic Torch Relay.

Sun, former captain of the Chinese National Women's Volleyball Team and currently a coach for the Jiangsu team, was the last of 208 torchbearers who ran the relay. Among the torchbearers were Yu Kaixiang, 14, a middle school student, and Xu Zhize, 91, a retired teacher.

Following a minute's silence in remembrance of the earthquake victims in Sichuan, the 12.9-kilometer relay started at East Square of the Olympic Sports Center, taking the torch past numerous landmarks, including Nanjing University. Donation boxes were set up along the route to enable spectators to donate toward earthquake relief works.

The Olympic torch relay team will go to Hefei in Anhui Province on Tuesday afternoon to prepare for Wednesday, when the "Journey of Harmony" will continue.


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Hefei leg of the Olympic Torch Relay a success

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(HEFEI, May 28) -- Anhui-born Wushu World Champion Fan Xueping lit the Olympic cauldron at the Hefei Sports Center Stadium at 10:10 a.m. on May 28 to end the Hefei leg of the Olympic Torch Relay.

During the closing ceremony, Wu Cunrong, mayor of Hefei, praised the glory and courage brought by the Olympic flame to the people of Hefei and spoke of the people's eagerness to carry the Olympic spirit forward. "We will increase our efforts in building Hefei, and at the same time help the earthquake victims rebuild their homes," he said.

Jiang Xiaoyu, executive vice-president of BOCOG, also expressed his appreciation to the local government for their support of the Olympic Torch Relay.

This afternoon the Olympic flame will continue its journey in Anhui, bringing the Olympic spirit to the city of Huainan.
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Torch Relay in Huainan concludes

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(HUAINAN, ANHUI, May 29) -- The Beijing Olympic Torch Relay leg in Huainan, Anhui, ended at 9:35 on Thursday morning.

First torchbearer Zhou Tao, a well-known hostess on CCTV, set out from the square of the Huainan Sports and Culture Center, and last torchbearer Chen Zhen, former captain of the Chinese National Women's Volleyball team, ended the relay at the Huainan Sports Center Stadium.

One hundred torchbearers took part in the 10-kilometer relay, which lasted two-and-a-half hours.

The Olympic flame will head to Wuhu, Anhui, next, where the Torch Relay will begin at 3 p.m. on Thursday



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Woo-hoo for Wuhu leg of Olympic Torch Relay

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(WUHU, China, May 29) ¡§C At 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, the Wuhu leg of the 2008 Olympic torch relay started off with famed Chinese movie actress Zhao Wei (also known as Vicki Zhao) as the first torchbearer.

According to cnr.cn, ten minutes before the relay was set to begin, planners made a minor adjustment in the route. Because the originally designated starting point was too crowded with fans for the relay vehicles to navigate properly, the run actually began a little ways down, on Huanle Avenue.

Because the route was rearranged, the first 56 torchbearers in Wuhu had their runs cut short. The last 44 torchbearers ran their legs as originally planned.

A total of 100 torchbearers and 25 security staff took part in today's activity in Wuhu.


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Torch Relay goes to President Hu's hometown

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  Chinese top snooker player Ding Junhui serves as the first torchbearer.


(JIXI, May 30) -- President Hu Jintao's hometown of Jixi in Anhui Province became the setting for the Beijing Olympic Torch Relay Friday morning. Jixi is the only county-level stop on the Torch Relay in the Chinese mainland.

The first torchbearer, snooker player Ding Junhui, set off with the torch at 9:15, one of 80 torchbearers to take part in the 8.56-km relay (4.49 km via torchbearer and 4.07 km via convoy). Other torchbearers include Zhao Minsheng, chairman of the Jixi People's Congress; world champion taekwondo athlete Wang Ying; and Zhang Yudong, a local postman of 14 years.

The relay is expected to last about one hour.



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Scenic Huangshan, latest Torch Relay scene

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(HUANGSHAN, May 30) -- Residents of Huangshan in Anhui Province came out to see the Olympic Flame in their scenic city on Friday. The Torch Relay kicked off at 2 p.m. with a torch lighting ceremony, in which first torchbearer Xu Dongming received the torch from Wang Qimin, the Huangshan party secretary.

Xu, a "bodyguard" for the 800-year-old Yingkesong Tree on the famed Huangshan Mountains, is one of 120 torchbearers taking part in the 23.8-kilometer relay (14.8 km via convoy and 9 km via torchbearer), with each torchbearer carrying the flame an average distance of 75 meters.

Taekwondo athlete Wu Jing served as the last torchbearer.



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Torch relay in Wuhan wraps up

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  Li Xiaoshuang lights the cauldron in Wuhan, Hubei Province. (Photo credit: Xinhua)


(WUHAN, May 31) ¡§C The torch relay in Wuhan wrapped up on Saturday with Li Xiaoshuang, Olympic gymnastics champion, running into Sanxiashi Plaza, with the Olympic torch. The next stop for the sacred flame is Yichang in Hubei Province.

Before starting off, for one minute, all relay team staff and torchbearers mourned in silence for the victims of the devastating earthquake in Wenchuan. In addition, stage performances during the launching and closing ceremonies were cancelled. Adhering to the principles of "simplicity and practicality," the entire torch route was cut into 20.7 kilometers from 42.5 kilometers.

Wuhan's launching ceremony was held in Yellow Crane Tower Park. Yellow Crane Tower, built in the Three Kingdoms period, is a famous historic site. Poet Li Bai's poem about the tower made it even more popular.

The relay route passed along the Yangtze River. Torchbearers went from the Yangtze River Bridge, the first bridge in China to function as both a railway and highway on the nation's longest river, to various roads in the city, highlighting Wuhan's unique cultural sites


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Yichang relay route highlights Three Gorges Dam

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(YICHANG, June 1) -- On Sunday, the torch relay in the city of Yichang in China's Hubei Province concluded with the igniting of the flame cauldron on a viewing platform by the Three Gorges Dam. Yichang's last torchbearer, Cao Guangjing, held the "lucky clouds" torch high after using it to light the cauldron.

The launching ceremony for today's relay in Yichang took place in the city's Peace Park. Even before the sun really began to heat up the day, already crowds of fans surrounded the park to offer support for the relay.

Before the relay began, a moment of silence was observed to remember the victims of the earthquake in Wenchuan.

Adhering to the principles of "simplicity and practicality," stage performances during the launching and closing ceremonies were cancelled, and the entire torch route was cut into 19 kilometers from 38.8 kilometers. Instead of a whole day's relay, the run was limited to only a morning activity.

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After lighting the flame cauldron, Cao Guangjing raises the "lucky clouds" torch triumphantly to much applause.

A total of 208 torchbearers treated residents in the city of Yichang and the Three Gorges Dam District with views of the sacred flame.

The first part of the day's relay, in Yichang, ended at the city's Binjiang Park. The route passed through 7 km of the city's streets through the hands of 77 torchbearers.

The 78th torchbearer started off from Zigui's Quyuan Sqare in the Three Gorges Dam District. Twelve kilometers later, the relay ended on a viewing platform to the left of the Three Gorges Dam.

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Olympic torch burns brightly in Jingzhou

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JINGZHOU, Central China, June 2 (Xinhua) -- The Beijing Olympic torch relay started its Jingzhou leg on the middle reaches of the Yangtze River on Monday, the last segment in central China's Hubei province.

The 18.6-kilometer relay of 208 torchbearers kicked off at 8:13 a.m. at the Golden Phoenix Square and will pass through the Ancient Jingzhou Town and end at Shalongda Square.

Zheng Lihui, who claimed a men's gymnastics team gold at Sydney Olympics, opened the relay as the first torchbearer. As the No. 3 torchbearer, the Greek ambassador to China Michael Cambanis delivered the flame on the Nine Dragon Bridge of the city.

The torch carriers also include world weightlifting champion Guan Hong and Chinese actress Zeng Li.

At the launching ceremony, the torchbearers and spectators observed a minute of silence to the victims of the 8.0-magnitude earthquake which struck southwestern China's Sichuan Province on May 12.

Jingzhou is one of the first 24 historic cities of cultural significance selected by the State Council and also the cradle of Chu culture of ancient China.

As a transportation hub and distribution center of commodities since ancient times, the city has become a strategic place of military importance in Chinese history.


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Yueyang leg of relay concludes at dragonboat center

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(YUEYANG, June 3) -- At approximately 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 03, the Yueyang leg of the Beijing Olympic torch relay concluded.

Today's relay started out from one of the most famous buildings in all of China, Yueyang Tower. For a total of 16.9 kilometers, torchbearers carried the sacred flame past important areas in Yueyang (including Yueyang Sports Stadium and Hunan Square), then through the neighboring city of Miluo, finally concluding at the International Dragonboat Racing Center.

The torchbearer who held the flame last was Gan Lin.

Bai Weiguo, a representative of the city of Miluo, gave a brief speech, telling fans that the residents of his city are very happy that they were able to host the torch relay. Miluo citizens will continue to develop, thanks to the opportunities provided by the Olympic torch relay.

Yueyang mayor Huang Langxiang expressed that the relay helped to fulfill the Olympic dreams of her city's residents.

Vice-governor of Hunan Province Liu Liwei also spoke, saying that the relay ignited warmth in the hearts of all of Huanan people.

BOCOG representative Lin Xiaohua pointed out the 2,500 year history of ancient history of Yueyang and the cultural importance of Miluo.

Other BOCOG leaders, including Li Dongsheng and Wang Wei, were present at the ceremony.

In the evening, the sacred flame team will head to Changsha, the capital of Hunan, for its next relay.


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Changsha leg of Torch Relay concludes

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          Zhong Zhihua lights the cauldron

(BEIJING, June 4) -- Zhong Zhihua, headmaster of Hunan University, lit the cauldron at Helong Sports Center at 11.30 a.m. on June 4, marking the conclusion of the Changsha leg of the Torch Relay.

The Torch Relay provides a chance for the people of Changsha to have closer contact with the Olympic torch, which transmits the passion of the Olympics, Zhang Jianfei, mayor of Changsha, said. Changsha's people will make full use of this passion to contribute to economic development and relief work in the earthquake-devastated cities of Sichuan, he added.

Changsha has a 3,000-year history and is well-known as a center of culture. In the early Spring and Autumn Period, it was a strategic location of the Chu State when it dominated the south.

On Thursday the torch will be relayed in Xiangtan and Shaoshan in Hunan province


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Xiangtan leg of torch Relay concludes

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(XIANGTAN, June 5) -- The Beijing Olympic Torch Relay in Xiangtan and Shaoshan concluded as the last torchbearer, fireman Jiang Aibing, lit the cauldron.

The relay passed local major landmarks, including Xiangtan University Gym, Hongtaiyang Square, Yingbin Road and Guyuan Road, before concluding at Mao Zedong's Bronze Statue Square. The entire route covered 79.1 kilometers and involved 208 torchbearers.

Yang Guang, secretary of the Shaoshan Municipal Commitee of the CPC, delivered a speech at the ceremony, telling the crowds of well-wishers that the Torch Relay in Xiangtan and Shaoshan aroused the local public's passion for the Olympics. The Olympic spirit will motivate the people to build a harmonious society, he said

Yu Aiguo, mayor of Xiangtan, expressed that the Olympic flame lit up Xiangtan and that residents were proud of witnessing the sacred flame.

Vice-Governor of Hunan Province Guo Kailang said the success of the Torch Relay in Hunan's three cities marked the passion of the Hunan people.

Executive Vice-President and Secretary General of BOCOG Wang Wei conveyed thanks from BOCOG for the local governments' preparations and BOCOG's confidence in holding a "high-level" Olympics with "distinguishing features" before he conferred Xiangtan and Shaoshan with Torch Relay host city certificates and Beijing Olympic torches.

The Torch Relay team will head to Guilin, Guanxi province, in the evening for the next relay leg.


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JINGZHOU, Central China, June 2 (Xinhua) -- The Beijing Olympic torch relay started its Jingzhou leg on the middle reaches of the Yangtze River on Monday, the last segment in central China's Hubei province.

The 18.6-kilometer relay of 208 torchbearers kicked off at 8:13 a.m. at the Golden Phoenix Square and will pass through the Ancient Jingzhou Town and end at Shalongda Square.

Zheng Lihui, who claimed a men's gymnastics team gold at Sydney Olympics, opened the relay as the first torchbearer. As the No. 3 torchbearer, the Greek ambassador to China Michael Cambanis delivered the flame on the Nine Dragon Bridge of the city.

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Olympic torch relay concludes in S Chinese city Guilin

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The Beijing Olympic torch relay started in Guilin of Southwestern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Friday morning. (Photo credit: Xinhua)

GUILIN, South China, June 6 (Xinhua) -- The Beijing Olympic torch relay in south China's Guilin city concluded at Guilin SportsCenter Sunday noon with the last leg run by the 1997 world weightlifting champion Xiao Jiangang.

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The Beijing Olympic torch relay started in Guilin of Southwestern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Friday morning. (Photo credit: Xinhua)

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I watched the live TV when the torch relaied in Wuhan

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Beijing Olympic torch relay kicks off in Nanning

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    Torchbearer Wu Shude holds up the torch during the launching ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay in Nanning, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 7, 2008. (Photo credit: Xinhua)


NANNING, June 7 (Xinhua) -- The Beijing Olympic torch relay in Nanning started at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at Minzu Square in Southwestern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, with the first leg run by the 23th Olympic Games weightlifting champion Wu Shude.

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Torchbearer Wu Shude waves to people while running during the launching ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay in Nanning, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 7, 2008. (Photo credit: Xinhua)



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Beijing Olympic torch relay kicks off in Bose

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   Torchbearer Zhou Biaoliang displays the torch at the launching ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay in Baise, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 8, 2008. (Photo credit: Xinhua)

BOSE, Southwest China, June 8 (Xinhua) -- The Beijing Olympic torch relay in Bose started at 9:38 a.m. on Sunday at the Culture Garden in Southwestern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, with the first leg run by schoolmaster Zhou Biaoliang.


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'City of Eternal Spring' hosts successful torch relay

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(KUNMING, June 9) -- Gymnast Jiang Shaomin, a native of Yunnan Province, ignited the flame cauldron at 11:41 a.m., marking the end of the torch's journey in the capital city of Kunming. Kunming is known by many for its temperate climate, which is why it has been nicknamed the "City of Eternal Spring." The sacred flame will head for Lijiang, the second stop in the province, this afternoon.

At 10:30, people flocked to the site of the closing ceremony. Thunderous applause created a joyous atmosphere.

A slight drizzle chilled the city this morning, but this did not bother the 208 torchbearers of 13 ethnicities, led by Zhong Hundi, known as a long distance running princess. All participants joined together to experience the sacred flame and to spread the Chinese people's love for the victims of the May 12 earthquake.

Covering a distance of 8.3 km, the Kunming leg started off at the century square in the Kunming World Expo Park. The closing ceremony was held at the Dalian Lake Platform in Min Village.

Banners reading "Rebuild Homes and Support the Quake-hit Areas," "One World One Dream," and "Kunming joins hands with Wenchuan" were seen along the torch relay route to express people's wishes and love to the Sichuan quake victims.

Ouyang Jian, a CPC leader, addressed the closing ceremony and presented the Torch Relay certificate to city officials.

The torch will continue its journey in Lijiang, a picturesque tourist destination in the province.


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Beautiful Lijiang bids farewell to sacred flame

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(LIJIANG, June 10) - Beautiful Lijiang concluded its leg of the 2008 Olympic torch relay on Tuesday morning at 11:59 a.m. with the lighting of the flame cauldron at a parking lot in the town of Ganhaizi, 26 kilometers from the city.

In the afternoon, the relay team will launch another leg of the torch relay, this time in the third scheduled stop for the torch relay in Yunnan Province, Shangri-La.


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Torch Relay goes to Shangri-La

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  The Torch Relay in Xamgyi'nyilha kicked off at 8 a.m. on June 11. Excited locals stand alongside the relay route with a large banner, which reads, "May reconstruction work in quake-devastated Sichuan goes well!"


(XAMGYI'NYILHA, June 11) -- A torch lighting ceremony for the relay of the Olympic flame in Xamgyi'nyilha (Shangri-La) was held Wednesday morning at the Xamgyi'nyilha (Shangri-La) Sports Center. The Torch Relay here will cover 6.46 km, with a convoy to transport the flame partway.

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Torch ends tour of Guiyang

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(GUIYANG, June 12) -- Guiyang Mayor Yuan Zhou, the last torchbearer, lit the cauldron at Citizen's Square in the Jinyang city administrative center at 10:40 a.m., ending the 16.9-km leg of the Torch Relay here.

The relay had begun shortly after 8 a.m. from Guiyang People's Square, with 208 torchbearers taking part.


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Olympic flame ends visit to Kaili

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(KAILI, GUIZHOU PROVINCE, June 13) -- At 11:45 a.m. on Friday, Liao Shaohua, party chief of Qian Dongnan Autonomous Prefecture, ignited the cauldron of the Olympic flame at the Qian Dongnan Autonomous Prefecture Ethnic Stadium, marking the end of the Olympic Torch Relay in Kaili, the flame's second stop in Guizhou Province in southwestern China.

A total of 208 torchbearers ran along a route of 19.3 kilometers, concluding the 45th leg of the relay in the Chinese mainland.

Earlier today, the relay started from Upper Langde Miao Village in Leishan County of the Qian Dongnan Autonomous Prefecture. The village was awarded the name of "Hometown of Chinese Folk Arts" by the Ministry of Culture because of its rich ethnic culture.

People at the Stadium welcomed the arrival of the Olympic torch, an unprecedented event in the region where Miao, Dong and other ethnic groups live


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