In the run-up to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Chinese government officials at both the central and municipal levels are keenly aware that they must transform Beijing into a world-class city. Indeed, China's capital is woefully unprepared for what will undoubtedly be the single largest international event that China has ever hosted.
To prepare for the Olympics, Beijing plans to redevelop large tracts of central city real estate, extend its urban transportation infrastructure, improve its air quality, create new parks, and restore historic landmarks.
