Events | 2008.02.20
Leading article: An overdue debate about the Beijing Olympics
One not unreasonable response to Steven Spielberg\'s decision to resign as artistic adviser to the Beijing Olympic Games would be to ask why he offered his services in the first place. Of course, China is an exciting place. Equally exciting is the challenge represented by the world\'s most populous nation and fastest-growing economy hosting the world\'s premier sporting event. But any global figure runs a risk if he lends his name to the Chinese government.
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