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Beijing 2008

Beijing has approximately 12 million inhabitants and a history

of more than 3000 years. The City of Beijing anticipates

considerable population growth and the Gross Domestic Product

(GDP) of the city is expected to double by 2010.

Political Structure

Beijing, as the capital city, has a higher status than a normal province. The Beijing Municipal Government provides state

administration at local level. The political system is classed as "working for China". National and local elections will take

place in early 2003 and early 2008.

National Economy

The GDP average annual growth rate during the past 10 years has been approximately 10%. Inflation is predicted to

average 1.7% per annum over the next 7 years. Foreign trade grew from US$ 117 billion in 1990 to US$ 474 billion in

2000. China is now Japan's second largest trading partner, and the fourth largest trading partner of both the USA and

the European Union.

Support for the Olympic Games

There is very strong support from national and local levels of government as shown by the financial guarantee provided

jointly by the Chinese Central and Beijing Municipal governments guaranteeing the funding of any shortfall, the

construction of infrastructure and venues and working.

Capital for the OCOG.

The Commission also received strong personal assurances of support from the President of China and the Mayor of

Beijing. The Bid Committee claimed 95% public support. The IOC poll showed 96% support in Beijing and other urban

areas.


Olympic Gymnasium	Beihang Gymnasium	Workers' indoor arena