The Olympic Story Spotlights Agilent's Continuing Contribution to Technology Innovation

摘要

The 2008 Olympic Games gave people from all over the world in opportunity to experience Beijing, the vibrant capital city of China. Beijing is both a tribute to China's proud history and gateway to China's future. The capital city during the Liao, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties, Beijing has long been the political, cultural and diplomatic center of China. It is now an international metropolis, home to 11 million people from all walks of life. Alongside its many cultural antiquities, Beijing boasts an impressive modern skyline -- a reflection of its rapid economic development (Figure 1). The recently expanded Beijing Capital International Airport, for example, is China's largest and most advanced airport. The National Stadium, known as the "Bird's Nest," served as the main venue of the 2008 Olympic Games. China's National Aquatics Center, or "Water Cube," is another famous Olympic venue. These two buildings have become Beijing landmarks and today stand as a tribute to the admiration of the Chinese people for the Olympic purpose and principles. It is China's hope that the 2008 Olympic Games carried forward those principles -- promoting world peace, enhancing friendships among people of the world and allowing the Olympic spirit to flourish.