Beijing Olympics seem long gone. However it did bring a lot of financial to China. Like I said it created job opportunities, boosted tourism, it created new venues & sports facilaties for the Chinese people. The Olympic is like a catalyst to push the government to accelerate the process of building infrastructure which they might otherwise have taken years to complete. However, do not forget how much China spent on this global event.

Someone asked, did the Chinese people really care about the money the government spent? Actually, it attracted a little debate on this issue. A 26-year-old said "It's worth it because this is an opportunity for the world to understand China and for us to entertain them.” Another resident, 30-year-old Zhang Ke, said: "We ought not to be evaluating the Olympics by asking how much it costs." Just like what the London people said for their bid for the 2012 Olympics. This is because of the many long term continuous benefits that the Olympics delivers to which it is hard to attach a financial value to.

I'm in full agreement with both of these points of view, especially the latter one. It is far more beyond just earning some money. Olympics is a very unique global event that can brings people together to fulfill their "Olympic dreams" and brings much pride & glory to their country. It gives those athletes an opportunity or platform to show off their skills for which they have been spent years & years training for.

Also, let's not forget that the Olympics have helped boost growing Chinese pride. Excitement among local Chinese has grown throughout the country. The new wave of enthusiasm is driven by national pride and patriotism for China serving as the host nation of the Olympic Games. Also because it hosted a hugely successful & popular Olympics, Beijing's standing in the world has been improved immensely. Beijing’s voice is getting stronger and stronger in any kind of international conferences or activities. It truly embodied the comprehensive strength of China.
To the people of China, this was their "lucky Olympics" because it commenced on the 8th Aug, 2008. The No.8 is a lucky number in Chinese culture. In Chinese, it pronounces “ba”, it means prosperity. Because this number has such a great meaning, it seems as if it was China's destiny & good fate to host this event no matter what.

It is a very rare opportunity for any country to be awarded the hostings right for the greatest spectacle on earth, the Olympic Games. China certainly embraced this opportunity and, as I have highlighted, it produced a Games that will long be remembered by the world which delivered many benefits to the country and its people. The Olympics was definitely not a waste of money, certainly not for China