IOC head says Beijing was "wise choice" (Reuters)

China condemns Olympic torch relay disruptions (Reuters)
Reuters - China's ambassador to the United States condemned a purported attempt to disrupt the U.S. leg of the Beijing Olympic torch relay, saying such "disgusting" conduct was doomed to...

Tensions high ahead of San Francisco Olympic torch run (Reuters)
Reuters - Thousands of China supporters and protesters gathered in San Francisco on Wednesday as the Olympic torch -- a magnet for anti-Beijing demonstrations -- was set to start its only...

China denounces Olympic torch protest (Reuters)
Reuters - China on Monday denounced protests that dogged the Beijing Olympic torch relay through London, while state media announced impending trials of people accused of rioting in the...

China sees conspiracy behind Olympics criticisms (Reuters)
Reuters - China said the United States is unfit to present itself as a "defender of human rights" and a senior official accused Western critics of conspiring to use the Beijing Olympic Games...

China tells critics to back off ahead of Olympics (Reuters)
Reuters - China warned foreign groups on Wednesday not to use the Summer Olympics to pressure Beijing, presenting the nation as a "responsible" but poor power eager to end rows over trade,...