Sun Weide

Thank you Mr. Cai. Now I'll give the floor to the friends from media.

Apple Daily

I'm from the Apple Daily. What is the budget of the fireworks display? In addition to the spectators within the National Stadium, outside the National Stadium, how many people do you estimate will be able to see the fireworks? Thank you.

Wang Ning

Thank you for the question. I will take the first one. For the cost of the fireworks, during the preparation of the Olympic Games, we have a very important concept which is to hold the Olympic Games in a cost effective way. This is especially embodied in the preparation for the Opening Ceremony. Generally speaking, the budget and the cost are very low as compared to events of the same level. Fireworks are costly as we know. During the Opening Ceremony preparation, however, it only takes a very small part of the total cost of the Opening Ceremony. As you know, China is the birthplace of the gunpowder and fireworks. We have a lot of products to choose from. As for the specific number, I can only give you a percentage points. Fireworks will take less than 1% of the total cost of the Opening Ceremony. For your second question, for the characteristics of the fireworks, I said we need to combine the effects both inside and outside the stadium to light up the skyline of Beijing on the August 8, to give everybody an opportunity to experience the joy brought by the Olympic Games. Therefore, in addition to the release within the Olympic Green central domain, we also have other locations appointed so that more and more people will see the fireworks. Thank you.

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