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On ba yue ba hao ba dian ling ba fen, the auspicious 8th day of the 8th month of 2008 at 8.08 pm, the Games will begin! China steps onto the world stage as the nation voted most likely to shape the 21st century. What an opportunity for millions of people around the world-sports fans as well as those who simply love the pageantry and global camaraderie of the Games to learn about China and its history, culture, and customs. China Gold: China's Quest for Olympic and Global Glory is not only about the Beijing Olympics and Chinese sports but also about China itself past, present, and future.