ABSTRACT
The Olympic Movement is intertwined with the broad background of modern society, involves various factors in different fields, and has rich connotations and mufti-layered meanings. The Olympic Movement is intertwined with the broad background of modern society, involves various factors in different fields, and has rich connotations and mufti-layered meanings. This chapter analyses the different impacts of the Olympic Games on host cities and non-host cities in China from the aspects of industrial economy, urban development, and social impact. During the two-year bidding process, Beijing was the focus of national and international news media, which served to promote the city's image. From bidding to preparing and finally hosting the Olympic Games, Beijing has seen substantial improvements to its urban development. At the time of the 2008 Olympics, Beijing put forward the concept of ‘Green Olympics’, using sustainable environment as a catalyst for comprehensive urban development plans.
