Beijing+Olympics+(Ms+Ryan)


 * __ Beijing Olympics __**

The Beijing Olympics of 2008 was perhaps the biggest event of the year. But it did not have only positive effects.

The boost to tourism was notable because of the Beijing Olympics as the Olympics displayed the attractiveness and vitality of the city. As well as emphasizing numerous cultural landmarks that the city had possessed new attractions such as the Beijing Olympic village and the main Bird’s nest stadium. There was some notable displacement of people in the run-up to the games. However, the Olympic developments and a state program provided quality housing for many citizens. Furthermore, the Olympics showed the capacity of Beijing as a host for international events and displayed a growing financial and political center of the world.

Some of the negative effect of the Beijing Olympics where: Increasing support for Party in China increasing the hold of the party dictatorship on power. Not only this but many believe that the figures given for the costs by the Chinese government are much lower than the true costs making it perhaps the most expensive Olympic games ever. Not only this but there where concerns about human rights issues caused by the construction of Olympic facilities.