Beijing to present a best ever Olympic games, Australian ambassador

Australian Ambassador visits Strong China Forum

Australian ambassador Dr. Geoffrey William Raby paid a visit to PD Online's Strong China Forum and answered questions raised by netizens on the subject of "Cementing and Developing Friendly Australian-China Relations" in Beijing on May 29.

As for the 2008 Beijing Olympic games to which the world has drawn its attention, the ambassador said he believed Beijing would present the world with a best ever sporting event.

"Since we held the Games in Sydney years before, we fully understand the Chinese people will be passionate, proud and happy enough in preparing and hosting the 2008 Olympic games," said the ambassador.

Apart from being an international sporting event, the Olympic games also has its unique characteristics, that is to enable host country an opportunity to demonstrate its extraordinary national traits and culture, added the ambassador.

Since Australia and China share little similarity, in terms of social patten and historical background, the Beijing Olympic Games will be definitely different from the one held in Sydney. However, there is one thing in common, that is, the ardent love for sports shown by the peoples in both countries.

By People's Daily online