| Margaret Warner traveled
to China in May 2008 to report on the changes within the country, recovery efforts
from a massive earthquake that hit the Sichuan province, and the nation's preparations
for the Summer Olympics in Beijing. |
When China bested four other finalists to host the 2008 Summer Olympics, the
win brought a new global status but also renewed scrutiny on its handling of free
speech and human rights, particularly in the area of Tibet. |
While Beijing put the final touches on preparations for
the Olympic Games, reporters encountered Internet curbs
despite expectations of open Web access for foreign journalists.
A reporter and media expert weigh the issue.
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