Beijing 2008

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A smoker takes a break next to an advertisement for the 2008 Summer Olympics set to be held in China's capital, in the city-center May 25, 2006. International Olympic Committee (IOC) officials gave thumbs-up earlier in May to Beijing's preparations for the 2008 Games as they completed a three-day inspection tour. Despite choking pollution, sweeping human rights abuses, and media suppression through out the country, the committee was delighted with China's progress.