The current report only raises a hypothesis that the bats might be the source of the virus,

The imbalanced development between cities and the countryside is the biggest obstacle on China's road to a harmonious society,

The objective of my visit is to learn from the experience of the Turin Games and we have learnt a lot.

For billions of TV viewers around the world, the opening ceremony is also the 'first impression' that the Olympic Games have to offer.

About 70 Chinese cities and 28 cities outside China will be covered along the route for the Beijing Games' torch relay.

They reflect the cultural diversity of China as a multiethnic country,

They reflect the cultural diversity of China as a multi-ethnic country. They represent the enthusiasm and aspirations of our people.

A work team will be set up this year to prepare for the torch relay.

Our emphasis will be on the new venues, and the basic structure of them as well as the Olympic village, media village and National Conference Center will be completed by this year.

The slogan of the Beijing Games One World, One Dream will also be the theme of the torch relay. Through the torch relay, we hope to promote the Olympic spirit of peace, friendship and progress globally and send the good wishes of Chinese people to the whole world.