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All sports should get support from the government and corporate bodies.

The Beijing Olympics were an exercise in Chinese soft power. Americans have the 'Voice of America' and the Fulbright scholarships. But, the fact is, in fact, that probably Hollywood and MTV and McDonalds have done more for American soft power around the world than any specifically government activity.

The important thing about a sport is the people who devote their lives to it.

China is a very brand-intensive society. The reason that brands are so very important is that they are a way to signal social status.

I feel that schools and corporates should help the government in popularising sports in the country. Blaming the government for every sporting debacle will not be fair.

Beijing's Olympics were very grand - they were trying to throw a party for the world, but the hosts didn't enjoy it. The government didn't care about people's feelings because it was trying to create an image.

China no longer has an ideology that makes any sense to them, but what they do have is great pride in the Chinese nation.

I love badminton, and representing China is an honour for me.

I'm very proud I'm Chinese and represent the Chinese community.

The Beijing Olympics represent China's grand entrance onto the world stage and confirmation of its new superpower status.