105 June 2008

2 THE MAP OF CHINA THE MAP OF CHINA

05 June Flag description: According to Carol P. Shaw in the book Flags (Running Press), the red of the flag is the traditional color of revolution; the large gold star represents "the Common Program of the Communist Party"; and the smaller gold stars represent the four classes united by the common program: the workers, the peasants, the petty bourgeois, and capitalists sympathetic to the Party (or "patriotic capitalists"). Bruce Tindall, 03 April 1996

05 June CHINANEW ZEALAND History: 5000 years History: 5000 years Country name: Country name: People's Republic of China (PRC) China Government type: Government type: Communist state Population: Population: 1,330,044,605 (July 2008 est.) Climate Climate extremely diverse/rain in summer (30c) Ethnic groups: 56 groups Ethnic groups: 56 groups Religions: Daoist (Taoist), Buddhist, Christian 3%-4%, Muslim 1%-2% Languages: Standard Chinese or Mandarin Religions: Daoist (Taoist), Buddhist, Christian 3%-4%, Muslim 1%-2% Languages: Standard Chinese or Mandarin History: about 200 years History: about 200 years Government type: Government type: Multi party: Labour & National etc Population: Population: About 4 million About 4 million Climate: Climate: Rain in winter Ethnic groups: Ethnic groups: European, Maori & Polynesians Religions: Religions: Christianity 56% No religion 35% Others 5% Languages: English 98% Languages: English 98% Māori 4.1% Māori 4.1%

05 June CULTURE CHINANEW ZEALAND Greeting: Shake hand Hug Greeting: Shake hand Hug Cooing: Boiling,poaching Baking,grill Cooing: Boiling,poaching Baking,grill steaming,frying BBQ steaming,frying BBQ Tableware: Chopsticks Fork & Knift Tableware: Chopsticks Fork & Knift Eating: Sit around table Own plate Eating: Sit around table Own plate use chopsticks to use chopsticks to share every dish share every dish Drinking: Tea Coffee,beer,wine Drinking: Tea Coffee,beer,wine

05 June BEIJING is the capital of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Beijing is recognized as the political, educational, and cultural center of the People's Republic of China is the capital of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Beijing is recognized as the political, educational, and cultural center of the People's Republic of ChinaPeople's Republic of China (PRC)political educationalculturalPeople's Republic of China (PRC)political educationalcultural Population: million people Population: million people Education: at least 59 in number Education: at least 59 in number Media: nearly 100 channel Media: nearly 100 channel Beijing will host the 2008 Summer Olympics Beijing will host the 2008 Summer Olympics2008 Summer Olympics2008 Summer Olympics

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10 Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics 2008 Summer Olympics2008 Summer Olympics The 2008 Summer Olympics will be celebrated from August 8, 2008, to August 24, 2008, with the opening ceremony beginning at 08:08:08 pm at the Beijing National Stadium in Beijing. Some events will be held outside Beijing, namely football (soccer) equestrian and sailing. The 2008 Summer Olympics will be celebrated from August 8, 2008, to August 24, 2008, with the opening ceremony beginning at 08:08:08 pm at the Beijing National Stadium in Beijing. Some events will be held outside Beijing, namely football (soccer) equestrian and sailing.Summer OlympicsAugust 82008August Beijing National StadiumBeijing football (soccer)equestriansailingSummer OlympicsAugust 82008August Beijing National StadiumBeijing football (soccer)equestriansailing The Olympic games were awarded to Beijing on July 13, The official logo of the games, titled "Dancing Beijing," features a stylized calligraphic character jīng ( 京, meaning capital), referencing the host city. The Olympic games were awarded to Beijing on July 13, The official logo of the games, titled "Dancing Beijing," features a stylized calligraphic character jīng ( 京, meaning capital), referencing the host city.were awardedBeijingJuly Dancing Beijingcalligraphiccharacter 京were awardedBeijingJuly Dancing Beijingcalligraphiccharacter 京 The mascots of Beijing 2008 are the five Fuwa, each representing one color of the Olympic rings. The mascots of Beijing 2008 are the five Fuwa, each representing one color of the Olympic rings.Beijing Fuwa Olympic ringsBeijing Fuwa Olympic rings The Olympic slogan, One World, One Dream, calls upon the world to unite in the Olympic spirit. Athletes will compete in 302 events in 28 sports, just one event more than was on the schedule of the Athens games of The Olympic slogan, One World, One Dream, calls upon the world to unite in the Olympic spirit. Athletes will compete in 302 events in 28 sports, just one event more than was on the schedule of the Athens games of 2004.AthletesAthens games of 2004AthletesAthens games of 2004 The Fuwa consist of five members that incorporate fish, giant panda, fire, Tibetan antelope, and swallow designs. They roughly correspond with the five elements of Chinese philosophy: water, metal, fire, wood, and earth. The Fuwa each have as their primary color one of the colors of the five Olympic Rings that stand for the five continents. The five Fuwa are named Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying, and Nini. When the first syllable of each of the five names are said together, the result is the phrase 北京欢迎你 (Běijīng huānyíng nĭ) which means "Beijing welcomes you". The Fuwa consist of five members that incorporate fish, giant panda, fire, Tibetan antelope, and swallow designs. They roughly correspond with the five elements of Chinese philosophy: water, metal, fire, wood, and earth. The Fuwa each have as their primary color one of the colors of the five Olympic Rings that stand for the five continents. The five Fuwa are named Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying, and Nini. When the first syllable of each of the five names are said together, the result is the phrase 北京欢迎你 (Běijīng huānyíng nĭ) which means "Beijing welcomes you".Fuwafishgiant pandafire Tibetan antelopeswallowfive elementsChinese philosophywater metalfirewoodearthOlympic Rings 北京欢迎你Fuwafishgiant pandafire Tibetan antelopeswallowfive elementsChinese philosophywater metalfirewoodearthOlympic Rings 北京欢迎你 同一个世界同一个梦想 (One World, One Dream) The "Dancing Beijing" emblem, depicting a Chinese seal inscribed with the character "Jīng" ( 京, from the name of the host city) in the form of a dancing figure. 同一个世界同一个梦想 (One World, One Dream) The "Dancing Beijing" emblem, depicting a Chinese seal inscribed with the character "Jīng" ( 京, from the name of the host city) in the form of a dancing figure. Host cityBeijing, Host cityBeijing,Beijing Athletes participating10,500 (approx.) Athletes participating10,500 (approx.) Events302 in 28 sports Events302 in 28 sportssports

05 June BEIJING NATIONAL STADIUM BEIJING NATIONAL STADIUM

05 June days to go BEIJING OLYMPIC 65 days to go BEIJING OLYMPIC The 2008 Olympics will hold 302 events (165 men ’ s events, 127 women ’ s events, and 10 mixed events), one event more in total than in Athens. The 2008 Olympics will hold 302 events (165 men ’ s events, 127 women ’ s events, and 10 mixed events), one event more in total than in Athens.Athens 205 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) will participate in National Olympic Committees (NOCs) will participate in 2008National Olympic CommitteesNational Olympic Committees The United States will bring about 600 competitors to the games, their largest Olympic team The United States will bring about 600 competitors to the games, their largest Olympic teamUnited StatesUnited States New Zealand selects eight athletes for Beijing, four men and four woman, selected for the track and field events at the Beijing Olympic Games. New Zealand selects eight athletes for Beijing, four men and four woman, selected for the track and field events at the Beijing Olympic Games.