Debate On China's Openness Continues

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Mon, 08/25/2008 - 7:48am

The Beijing Olympic Games have ended in a blaze of fireworks, with the largest share of gold medals going to the host country.

Chinese citizens and state media said that their success in holding the games for the first time would make China a more confident and open country.

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