2022 Winter Olympics
Pres. Xi Meets with IOC as Beijing Prepares for Winter Olympics
| Jenia Cane | | Jan 20, 2017 09:24 AM EST |
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday, as Beijing continues to gear up for the Winter Olympics in 2022.
China to Lift Internet Control for 2022 Winter Olympics Attendees
| Charissa Echavez | | Oct 13, 2016 08:00 AM EDT |
China will temporarily lift its tough internet control for people attending the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, the officials promised on Wednesday.
Vice PM Doesn't Want 2022 Winter Olympics to be 'Ostentatious'
| Mia Ren | | Mar 29, 2016 12:20 PM EDT |
The government is fighting for the most corruption-free spending for the Winter Olympics as its bidding duration last year was mired with graft.
IBM, Microsoft Eye China's Smog Forecasting Market
| Charissa Echavez | | Dec 29, 2015 07:39 AM EST |
As China continues to battle with increasingly worsening levels of air pollution, two of the world's biggest firms are eyeing a window of business opportunity in the situation. Technology firms IBM and Microsoft are reportedly scrambling for the country's fast-growing market for smog forecasting devices.
China Starts Preparation for 2022 Winter Olympics; 66,000 Personnel to Undergo Training
| Charissa Echavez | | Dec 26, 2015 08:16 AM EST |
In preparation for the much-awaited 2022 Winter Olympics, which will be held in Chongli, China, about 66,000 personnel are set to undergo intensive professional training to cater to the needs of the event.
2022 Winter Olympics: IOC Chooses Beijing To Become First City To Host Both Summer And Winter Games
| Ish Caparras | | Jul 31, 2015 01:34 PM EDT |
Beijing has won its bid against Almaty to host the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Winter Olympics Update: Beijing Likely Host of 2022 Winter Games Despite Receiving Lean Support
| Louie Marquez | | Jul 06, 2015 10:24 AM EDT |
China has emerged as the front-runner to host the 2022 Winter Olympics following the withdrawal of erstwhile favorite Oslo because of the lack of support from the government. However, despite the likelihood of winning another bid to stage another major sporting event, Chinese people aren't much enthused about it and it was evident all over the place.
China Aims To Use 2022 Winter Olympics Hosting Bid To Promote Skiing To Residents
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Mar 28, 2015 04:03 AM EDT |
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) conducted this week a five-day inspection of Beijing and Zhangjiakou as part of its assessment if China would be worthy of being awarded the honor of hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics. Beijing's competition for the hosting stint is Almaty in Kazakhstan.
Beijing in Close Race With Almaty, Kazakhstan to Host 2022 Winter Olympics
| Cory Doyle | | Feb 07, 2015 05:28 AM EST |
While the Chinese capital has been ramping up its bid, past Olympic history could hinder its chances to host the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Beijing Illuminates Bird's Nest as City Prepares for New Year Celebration
| Cory Doyle | | Dec 29, 2014 04:27 PM EST |
Beijing will be infusing the 2022 Winter Olympics as the theme for the capital of China's New Year Countdown celebrations.
Beijing Receives Venue Certifications from Winter Olympic Sports Federations
| Cory Doyle | | Dec 29, 2014 02:45 PM EST |
"We have received all the venue certifications from the seven International Federations, which is a requirement in order to bid for the Winter Games," said head of China's Winter Sports Administration Center, Ren Hongguo.
Beijing Expected to See Boost in Winter Tourism with 2022 Olympics Bid
| Cory Doyle | | Dec 23, 2014 02:32 PM EST |
"A variety of winter sports facilities will be built in Beijing and the surrounding areas. We believe they will become new attractions for the city even in tourism low seasons during winter,"
Beijing Builds Up Bid to Host 2022 Winter Olympics, Opens Massive Outdoor Ice Park
| Cory Doyle | | Dec 19, 2014 05:14 PM EST |
Beijing has opened a 15,000 square-meter ice park outside of the MasterCard Center consisting of an ice-skating rink, bumper-car rink and 10-meter high ice slide.
Beijing's Bird's Nest to Host Portion of Freestyle Skiing World Cup Dec. 20
| Cory Doyle | | Dec 13, 2014 02:52 PM EST |
The event showcase some of the best aerialists in the world as they compete with each other and perform multiple combinations of flips and twists up to 20 meters above the landing slope.
Beijing Makes Strong Argument to Host 2022 Olympic Winter Games
| Cory Doyle | | Nov 20, 2014 03:15 PM EST |
"It's almost there. It doesn't need that much before you could host the Olympics," said Uwe Beier, snowboard race director.
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