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Liao Changkang

Sichuan native Liao Changkang shared some of the good fortune associated with August 8, 2008. He celebrated his 60th birthday in a ringside seat at the opening ceremony.

  • Jia Linan & Liu Zhenshan

    August 8 might have been the perfect date to open the Games, but the auspicious nature of the big day was seized on by wedding...

  • Fuwa powered

    The five shop assistants in a Beijing Olympics souvenir shop aren't concerned by the limited work space or lack of off days. They...

  • Jaap-Derk Buma

    After striking gold in Sydney eight years ago, the Dutch hockey master moved to Hong Kong where he runs a sports marketing...

  • Chen Ping

    More than 20,000 journalists will be covering the Games and Chen Ping is responsible for media operations at the venues for...

  • Zhao Xiaojun

    Zhao Xiaojun, co-founder of a design and construction firm, is the man responsible for the iconic Water Cube, where the swimming...

  • Donald Tsang

    Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen will be a keen spectator come August, and answers 8 questions about the...

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