2008 Beijing Olympics vs. 2022: No lofty promises this time | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics showcased China’s reemergence on the world stage. In awarding those Games to China, the International Olympic Committee predicted the Olympics could improve human rights, and Chinese politicians hinted at the same.

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