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Ai Weiwei

This week, the world gathers in Beijing for the 2008 Olympic games. This is the extraordinary moment China has been dreaming of for 100 years. People have been longing for this moment, because it symbolises a turning point in China's relationship with the

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The 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing represent a significant achievement that China has aspired to for a century. This event marks a crucial change in how China is seen and how it connects with the rest of the world.

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