Beijing beyond the Olympics - 5 Jan 08
By: aljazeeraenglish
Posted: Jun 19 08
Witnessed: 698 times
China
Environment, Housing, Poverty
2008 Olympics, china
In the wake of the Olympics, the benefits of Beijing's rapid economic development is not being felt by many of the capital's residents. Al Jazeera's Melissa Chan reports.
Beijing beyond the Olympics - 5 Jan 08
In the wake of the Olympics, the benefits of Beijing's rapid economic development is not being felt by many of the capital's residents. Al Jazeera's Melissa Chan reports.
China
Environment, Labor unions, Torture/ill treatment
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