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Asian Games 2010 torch passed around the country

The relay of the Asia Games 2010 torch began its cycle on October 12. The picture of today’s Southern Metropolis Daily shows a Dongguan “Horse King” with the torch - the Director of the Dongguan Municipal Committee Liu Zhigeng (刘志庚) - who is handing the torch to basketball player Du Feng (杜锋).

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Olympic Torch to be removed, refashioned into a statue

Beijing Times: A dismantling project is underway to take apart the Olympic Torch that held the 2008 Olympic Flame standing on top of Beijing’s Bird Nest National Stadium.

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Chinese protesters extinguish Olympic torch in protest?

As reported by Asia Sentinel, the Olympic torch has apparently been extinguished by local Chinese protesters while making the rounds in Shenzhen earlier today. Despite efforts to find local sources collaborating details of the story, nothing has turned up on … Continue reading

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Fortress Besieged, Liuzhou edition

Getting back into prison; Carrying the torch for peace; corrupt bureaucracy; Yuan below 7 dollars; Yunnan filmmakers.

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Expatriates to carry Olympic torch

Foreigners who live in China are eligible to become an Olympic torchbearer candidate by applying online at this page. Part of the qualification process includes an online vote, so as well as getting a chance to carry the old Greek … Continue reading

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