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Chinese national flag raised at the opening ceremony of Beijing Games
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Updated: 2008-08-08 20:51
The Chinese flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its development. [Agencies]