Five ring circus: Olympic bid intended to sanction regime's authority

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China is gearing up to vie for the chance to host the 2000 Olympics Games in Peking. The Chinese government is reportedlydoing everything it can to make sure the International Olympic Inspection Committee (IOIC) grants it the privilege of hosting the 2000 games. The IOIC visited China Mar 1993 to inspect the country's sports facilities and infrastructure to see if it is capable of holding the Olympic Games. Other capital cities vying for the 2000 Olympics include Sydney, Istanbul, Manchester, Berlin, Milan and Brasilia. Of these countries, none matches China's fervor in clinching the coveted chance.

2000 AD, Inspection, Sports facilities, International Olympic Committee, Olympics

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Peace dividend: Asia's big two adjust to Israel-PLO accord

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Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) leader Yasser Arafat visited Peking in Sep 1993 in an effort to establish economic ties with China now that the Israel-PLO accord has been signed. China's role in the Middle East had long been overshadowed by the Soviet presence. Now they see the accord as an opportunity to extend their commercial influence into that region. Arafat also visited Indonesia in an attempt to gain financial assistance.

International trade, Middle East, Chinese foreign relations, Palestine Liberation Organization

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