China Mounts Charm Offensive for Olympics
652 views · Published 11 August 2008 · 2:18 · Indexed 8 November 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2008 · Sports
Foreigners are flocking to the Chinese capital for the Olympic Games and Beijing has gone on the charm offensive. With an army of volunteers ready to help tourists, thousands of police on patrol, and floral displays providing a facelift, Beijing hopes to win over the world with its makeover. Mandy Clark reports from the Chinese capital for VOA.