Pandemic, human rights cloud China’s Olympic glory
China has changed dramatically since it hosted the 2008 Olympics. The open and more liberal country promised under former president Hu Jintao never happened.
Tokyo | When China hosted the Olympic Games in 2008, the country was at the peak of its global soft power push.
Beijing was gripped with Olympic fever as Australian business leaders and politicians joined the tens of thousands of foreigners pouring into the country, which finally seemed ready to fully embrace the world.
Michael SmithHealth editorMichael Smith is the health editor for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.smith@afr.com
