BBC official barred from Games opening ceremony

Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2008/jul/30/olympicgames2008.olympicsandthemedia

China's commitment to media freedom at the Olympics will again be called into question after an invitation to attend the opening ceremony was withdrawn from a senior BBC employee.

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Created by Rosa on 30 July 2008

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Censorship in China seems to be tightening in the run up to games.

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