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Canada’s Pride Shines at Beijing 2008 Closing Ceremonies
A senior Canadian representative recalls the Beijing closing ceremony as awe inspiring and surpassing expectations. He met athletes and officials including Zhou Yongkang and John Furlong, toured the Great Wall, and praised Canada’s athletes for their class and dedication while noting Canada China relations and mutual respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beijing
China
Government of
Canada
Zhou Yongkang
Politburo
International Liaison Department
Zhang Zhijun
John Furlong
Vancouver
Robert Wright
Great Wall of China
Forbidden City
BC Canada Pavilion
Columbia
Belgium
Yves Leterme
Britain
Gordon Brown
Yang Jiechi